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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 211.68 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 211.68 and 124.16 is: 186.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 211.68 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/211.68 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 211.68 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 26,282.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,282.19/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.24

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