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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.60, 212.64 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.60, 212.64 and 127.68 is: 191.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.60 : 212.64 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.60/212.64 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.60x = 212.64 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.60x = 27,149.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,149.88/141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.74

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