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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.39, 212.15 and 122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.39, 212.15 and 122.25 is: 183.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.39 : 212.15 = 122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.39/212.15 = 122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.39x = 212.15 × 122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.39x = 25,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,935.34/141.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.43

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