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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.35, 212.42 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.35, 212.42 and 126.77 is: 190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.35 : 212.42 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.35/212.42 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.35x = 212.42 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.35x = 26,927.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,927.74/141.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.51

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