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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.82, 212.66 and 122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.82, 212.66 and 122.27 is: 183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.82 : 212.66 = 122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.82/212.66 = 122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.82x = 212.66 × 122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.82x = 26,001.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,001.33/141.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.35

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