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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.73, 191.97 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.73, 191.97 and 123.32 is: 169.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.73 : 191.97 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.73/191.97 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.73x = 191.97 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.73x = 23,674.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,674.22/139.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.43

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