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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.96, 195.60 and 121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.96, 195.60 and 121.28 is: 167.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.96 : 195.60 = 121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.96/195.60 = 121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.96x = 195.60 × 121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.96x = 23,722.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,722.37/141.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.11

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