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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.25, 194.92 and 122.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.25, 194.92 and 122.82 is: 169.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.25 : 194.92 = 122.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.25/194.92 = 122.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.25x = 194.92 × 122.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.25x = 23,939.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,939.77/141.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.49

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