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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.89, 213.17 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.89, 213.17 and 122.45 is: 183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.89 : 213.17 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.89/213.17 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.89x = 213.17 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.89x = 26,100.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,100.99/141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.96

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