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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.41, 212.10 and 130.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.41, 212.10 and 130.54 is: 195.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.41 : 212.10 = 130.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.41/212.10 = 130.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.41x = 212.10 × 130.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.41x = 27,687.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,687.00/141.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.80

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