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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.97, 212.64 and 121.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.97, 212.64 and 121.78 is: 182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.97 : 212.64 = 121.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.97/212.64 = 121.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.97x = 212.64 × 121.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.97x = 25,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,895.30/141.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.40

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