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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.68, 211.48 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.68, 211.48 and 132.18 is: 197.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.68 : 211.48 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.68/211.48 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.68x = 211.48 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.68x = 27,953.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,953.43/141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.30

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