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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.60, 211.95 and 132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.60, 211.95 and 132.69 is: 198.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.60 : 211.95 = 132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.60/211.95 = 132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.60x = 211.95 × 132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.60x = 28,123.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,123.65/141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.61

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