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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.13, 212.07 and 120.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.13, 212.07 and 120.63 is: 181.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.13 : 212.07 = 120.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.13/212.07 = 120.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.13x = 212.07 × 120.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.13x = 25,582.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,582.00/141.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.27

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