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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.29, 194.96 and 121.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.29, 194.96 and 121.85 is: 168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.29 : 194.96 = 121.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.29/194.96 = 121.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.29x = 194.96 × 121.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.29x = 23,755.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,755.27/141.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.13

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