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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.95, 195.69 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.95, 195.69 and 121.44 is: 167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.95 : 195.69 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.95/195.69 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.95x = 195.69 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.95x = 23,764.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,764.59/141.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.42

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