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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.70, 211.52 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.70, 211.52 and 122.45 is: 182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.70 : 211.52 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.70/211.52 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.70x = 211.52 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.70x = 25,900.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,900.94/141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.79

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