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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.01, 194.17 and 122.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.01, 194.17 and 122.59 is: 168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.01 : 194.17 = 122.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.01/194.17 = 122.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.01x = 194.17 × 122.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.01x = 23,803.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,803.30/141.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.81

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