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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.98, 212.72 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.98, 212.72 and 127.04 is: 190.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.98 : 212.72 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.98/212.72 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.98x = 212.72 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.98x = 27,023.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,023.95/141.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.34

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