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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.78, 212.55 and 121.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.78, 212.55 and 121.62 is: 182.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.78 : 212.55 = 121.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.78/212.55 = 121.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.78x = 212.55 × 121.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.78x = 25,850.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,850.33/141.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.33

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