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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.94, 213.17 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.94, 213.17 and 130.51 is: 196.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.94 : 213.17 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.94/213.17 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.94x = 213.17 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.94x = 27,821.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,821.53/141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.00

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