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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.64, 212.52 and 121.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.64, 212.52 and 121.66 is: 182.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.64 : 212.52 = 121.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.64/212.52 = 121.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.64x = 212.52 × 121.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.64x = 25,855.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,855.18/141.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.54

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