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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.44, 211.75 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.44, 211.75 and 131.31 is: 196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.44 : 211.75 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.44/211.75 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.44x = 211.75 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.44x = 27,804.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,804.56/141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.59

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