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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.95, 212.75 and 141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.95, 212.75 and 141.27 is: 211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.95 : 212.75 = 141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.95/212.75 = 141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.95x = 212.75 × 141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.95x = 30,054.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,054.49/141.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.73

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