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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.67, 194.00 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.67, 194.00 and 123.12 is: 169.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.67 : 194.00 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.67/194.00 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.67x = 194.00 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.67x = 23,884.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,884.66/140.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.79

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