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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.51, 211.17 and 126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.51, 211.17 and 126.84 is: 189.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.51 : 211.17 = 126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.51/211.17 = 126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.51x = 211.17 × 126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.51x = 26,784.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,784.80/141.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.28

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