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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.58, 211.37 and 127.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.58, 211.37 and 127.09 is: 189.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.58 : 211.37 = 127.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.58/211.37 = 127.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.58x = 211.37 × 127.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.58x = 26,863.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,863.01/141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.74

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