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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.55, 211.44 and 127.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.55, 211.44 and 127.07 is: 189.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.55 : 211.44 = 127.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.55/211.44 = 127.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.55x = 211.44 × 127.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.55x = 26,867.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,867.89/141.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.82

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