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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.44, 193.98 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.44, 193.98 and 123.16 is: 170.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.44 : 193.98 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.44/193.98 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.44x = 193.98 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.44x = 23,890.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,890.58/140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.11

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