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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.40, 211.98 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.40, 211.98 and 129.40 is: 193.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.40 : 211.98 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.40/211.98 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.40x = 211.98 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.40x = 27,430.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,430.21/141.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.99

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