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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.33, 211.08 and 126.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.33, 211.08 and 126.07 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.33 : 211.08 = 126.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.33/211.08 = 126.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.33x = 211.08 × 126.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.33x = 26,610.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,610.86/141.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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