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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.97, 211.93 and 122.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.97, 211.93 and 122.84 is: 183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.97 : 211.93 = 122.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.97/211.93 = 122.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.97x = 211.93 × 122.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.97x = 26,033.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,033.48/141.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.37

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