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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.52, 212.09 and 122.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.52, 212.09 and 122.26 is: 183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.52 : 212.09 = 122.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.52/212.09 = 122.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.52x = 212.09 × 122.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.52x = 25,929.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,929.06/141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.22

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