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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.64, 211.41 and 131.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.64, 211.41 and 131.47 is: 196.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.64 : 211.41 = 131.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.64/211.41 = 131.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.64x = 211.41 × 131.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.64x = 27,794.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,794.07/141.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.23

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