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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.36, 210.71 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.36, 210.71 and 132.24 is: 197.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.36 : 210.71 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.36/210.71 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.36x = 210.71 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.36x = 27,864.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,864.29/141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.12

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