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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.92, 212.97 and 81.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.92, 212.97 and 81.10 is: 121.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.92 : 212.97 = 81.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.92/212.97 = 81.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.92x = 212.97 × 81.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.92x = 17,271.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,271.87/141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.70

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