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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.63, 195.71 and 122.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.63, 195.71 and 122.19 is: 168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.63 : 195.71 = 122.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.63/195.71 = 122.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.63x = 195.71 × 122.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.63x = 23,913.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,913.19/141.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.84

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