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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.75, 212.76 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.75, 212.76 and 130.82 is: 196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.75 : 212.76 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.75/212.76 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.75x = 212.76 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.75x = 27,832.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,832.20/141.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.35

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