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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.28, 211.04 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.28, 211.04 and 129.16 is: 192.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.28 : 211.04 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.28/211.04 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.28x = 211.04 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.28x = 27,257.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,257.93/141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.94

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