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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.22, 194.47 and 121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.22, 194.47 and 121.40 is: 167.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.22 : 194.47 = 121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.22/194.47 = 121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.22x = 194.47 × 121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.22x = 23,608.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,608.84/141.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.18

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