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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.24, 210.94 and 127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.24, 210.94 and 127.41 is: 190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.24 : 210.94 = 127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.24/210.94 = 127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.24x = 210.94 × 127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.24x = 26,874.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,874.76/141.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.27

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