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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.72, 212.68 and 120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.72, 212.68 and 120.26 is: 180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.72 : 212.68 = 120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.72/212.68 = 120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.72x = 212.68 × 120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.72x = 25,576.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,576.90/141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.47

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