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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.08, 212.06 and 121.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.08, 212.06 and 121.03 is: 181.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.08 : 212.06 = 121.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.08/212.06 = 121.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.08x = 212.06 × 121.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.08x = 25,665.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,665.39/141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.93

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