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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.75, 212.22 and 121.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.75, 212.22 and 121.37 is: 181.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.75 : 212.22 = 121.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.75/212.22 = 121.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.75x = 212.22 × 121.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.75x = 25,756.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,756.08/141.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.70

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