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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.34, 210.98 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.34, 210.98 and 122.20 is: 182.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.34 : 210.98 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.34/210.98 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.34x = 210.98 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.34x = 25,780.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,780.70/141.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.41

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