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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.82, 194.15 and 123.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.82, 194.15 and 123.51 is: 170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.82 : 194.15 = 123.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.82/194.15 = 123.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.82x = 194.15 × 123.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.82x = 23,978.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,978.85/140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.28

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