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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.95, 212.96 and 81.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.95, 212.96 and 81.07 is: 121.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.95 : 212.96 = 81.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.95/212.96 = 81.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.95x = 212.96 × 81.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.95x = 17,264.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,264.34/141.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.62

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