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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.13, 194.74 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.13, 194.74 and 122.70 is: 169.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.13 : 194.74 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.13/194.74 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.13x = 194.74 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.13x = 23,894.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,894.60/141.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.31

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