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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.48, 211.72 and 121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.48, 211.72 and 121.20 is: 181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.48 : 211.72 = 121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.48/211.72 = 121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.48x = 211.72 × 121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.48x = 25,660.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,660.46/141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.37

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