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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.14, 211.77 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.14, 211.77 and 121.16 is: 181.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.14 : 211.77 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.14/211.77 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.14x = 211.77 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.14x = 25,658.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,658.05/141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.79

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