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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.57, 212.58 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.57, 212.58 and 121.50 is: 182.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.57 : 212.58 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.57/212.58 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.57x = 212.58 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.57x = 25,828.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,828.47/141.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.44

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