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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.43, 212.49 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.43, 212.49 and 120.93 is: 181.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.43 : 212.49 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.43/212.49 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.43x = 212.49 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.43x = 25,696.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,696.42/141.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.69

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