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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.52, 195.14 and 121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.52, 195.14 and 121.83 is: 167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.52 : 195.14 = 121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.52/195.14 = 121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.52x = 195.14 × 121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.52x = 23,772.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,772.32/141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.98

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