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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.02, 194.07 and 122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.02, 194.07 and 122.51 is: 168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.02 : 194.07 = 122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.02/194.07 = 122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.02x = 194.07 × 122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.02x = 23,775.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,775.52/141.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.60

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