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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.28, 211.16 and 127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.28, 211.16 and 127.54 is: 190.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.28 : 211.16 = 127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.28/211.16 = 127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.28x = 211.16 × 127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.28x = 26,931.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,931.35/141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.62

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