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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.73, 211.56 and 122.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.73, 211.56 and 122.59 is: 183.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.73 : 211.56 = 122.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.73/211.56 = 122.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.73x = 211.56 × 122.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.73x = 25,935.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,935.14/141.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.00

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