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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.47, 194.73 and 122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.47, 194.73 and 122.97 is: 169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.47 : 194.73 = 122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.47/194.73 = 122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.47x = 194.73 × 122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.47x = 23,945.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,945.95/141.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.27

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