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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.99, 212.72 and 121.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.99, 212.72 and 121.48 is: 182.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.99 : 212.72 = 121.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.99/212.72 = 121.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.99x = 212.72 × 121.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.99x = 25,841.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,841.15/141.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.00

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