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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.23, 211.63 and 121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.23, 211.63 and 121.60 is: 182.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.23 : 211.63 = 121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.23/211.63 = 121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.23x = 211.63 × 121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.23x = 25,734.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,734.21/141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.21

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