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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.44, 212.16 and 84.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.44, 212.16 and 84.56 is: 126.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.44 : 212.16 = 84.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.44/212.16 = 84.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.44x = 212.16 × 84.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.44x = 17,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,940.25/141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.84

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