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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.92, 196.28 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.92, 196.28 and 127.36 is: 176.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.92 : 196.28 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.92/196.28 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.92x = 196.28 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.92x = 24,998.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,998.22/141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.14

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