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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.70, 212.58 and 129.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.70, 212.58 and 129.64 is: 194.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.70 : 212.58 = 129.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.70/212.58 = 129.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.70x = 212.58 × 129.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.70x = 27,558.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,558.87/141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.49

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