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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.67, 212.23 and 122.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.67, 212.23 and 122.23 is: 183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.67 : 212.23 = 122.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.67/212.23 = 122.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.67x = 212.23 × 122.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.67x = 25,940.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,940.87/141.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.11

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