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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.14, 194.51 and 121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.14, 194.51 and 121.70 is: 167.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.14 : 194.51 = 121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.14/194.51 = 121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.14x = 194.51 × 121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.14x = 23,670.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,670.29/141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.71

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