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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.67, 212.27 and 127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.67, 212.27 and 127.41 is: 190.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.67 : 212.27 = 127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.67/212.27 = 127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.67x = 212.27 × 127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.67x = 27,043.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,043.89/141.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.89

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