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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.73, 211.68 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.73, 211.68 and 121.23 is: 181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.73 : 211.68 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.73/211.68 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.73x = 211.68 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.73x = 25,661.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,661.97/141.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.07

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