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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.30, 212.04 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.30, 212.04 and 129.06 is: 193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.30 : 212.04 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.30/212.04 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.30x = 212.04 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.30x = 27,365.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,365.88/141.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.67

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