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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.37, 212.16 and 132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.37, 212.16 and 132.88 is: 199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.37 : 212.16 = 132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.37/212.16 = 132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.37x = 212.16 × 132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.37x = 28,191.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,191.82/141.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.42

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