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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.84, 212.48 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.84, 212.48 and 130.40 is: 195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.84 : 212.48 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.84/212.48 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.84x = 212.48 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.84x = 27,707.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,707.39/141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.34

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