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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.86, 211.65 and 126.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.86, 211.65 and 126.47 is: 188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.86 : 211.65 = 126.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.86/211.65 = 126.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.86x = 211.65 × 126.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.86x = 26,766.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,766.74/141.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.68

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