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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.74, 212.21 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.74, 212.21 and 130.40 is: 195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.74 : 212.21 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.74/212.21 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.74x = 212.21 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.74x = 27,672.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,672.06/141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.23

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