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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 195.21 and 121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 195.21 and 121.68 is: 168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 195.21 = 121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/195.21 = 121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 195.21 × 121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 23,753.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,753.15/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.32

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