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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.59, 213.14 and 121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.59, 213.14 and 121.76 is: 183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.59 : 213.14 = 121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.59/213.14 = 121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.59x = 213.14 × 121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.59x = 25,950.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,950.25/141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.28

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