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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.59, 212.37 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.59, 212.37 and 121.16 is: 181.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.59 : 212.37 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.59/212.37 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.59x = 212.37 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.59x = 25,729.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,729.69/141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.73

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