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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.76, 212.64 and 127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.76, 212.64 and 127.60 is: 191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.76 : 212.64 = 127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.76/212.64 = 127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.76x = 212.64 × 127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.76x = 27,132.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,132.86/141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.40

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