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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.39, 210.55 and 132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.39, 210.55 and 132.63 is: 197.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.39 : 210.55 = 132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.39/210.55 = 132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.39x = 210.55 × 132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.39x = 27,925.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,925.25/141.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.51

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