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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.69, 213.50 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.69, 213.50 and 126.95 is: 191.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.69 : 213.50 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.69/213.50 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.69x = 213.50 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.69x = 27,103.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,103.83/141.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.29

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