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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.95, 195.51 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.95, 195.51 and 122.24 is: 168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.95 : 195.51 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.95/195.51 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.95x = 195.51 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.95x = 23,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,898.16/141.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.36

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