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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.15, 211.95 and 122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.15, 211.95 and 122.97 is: 184.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.15 : 211.95 = 122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.15/211.95 = 122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.15x = 211.95 × 122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.15x = 26,063.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,063.49/141.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.65

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