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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.56, 212.52 and 122.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.56, 212.52 and 122.43 is: 183.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.56 : 212.52 = 122.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.56/212.52 = 122.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.56x = 212.52 × 122.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.56x = 26,018.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,018.82/141.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.81

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