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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.65, 211.50 and 126.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.65, 211.50 and 126.91 is: 189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.65 : 211.50 = 126.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.65/211.50 = 126.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.65x = 211.50 × 126.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.65x = 26,840.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,840.87/141.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.49

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