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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.90, 213.06 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.90, 213.06 and 131.19 is: 196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.90 : 213.06 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.90/213.06 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.90x = 213.06 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.90x = 27,951.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,951.34/141.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.98

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