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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.51, 211.80 and 129.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.51, 211.80 and 129.81 is: 194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.51 : 211.80 = 129.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.51/211.80 = 129.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.51x = 211.80 × 129.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.51x = 27,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,493.76/141.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.29

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