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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.64, 211.06 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.64, 211.06 and 132.52 is: 197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.64 : 211.06 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.64/211.06 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.64x = 211.06 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.64x = 27,969.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,969.67/141.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.47

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