Here are the stats for the LEDs in question.
"36mA (max). Typical Voltage is 1.9, with a maximum voltage of 2.2V. Comes as package of 1."

So given this
R=(12-1.9-1.9-1.9)*0.036=175ohms

And if the first LED sees 6.3 volts will it not blow?
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