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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.93, 211.91 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.93, 211.91 and 126.54 is: 188.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.93 : 211.91 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.93/211.91 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.93x = 211.91 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.93x = 26,814.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,814.46/141.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.93

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