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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.03, 210.33 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.03, 210.33 and 121.86 is: 181.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.03 : 210.33 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.03/210.33 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.03x = 210.33 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.03x = 25,630.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,630.81/141.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.74

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