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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.06, 194.60 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.06, 194.60 and 123.72 is: 170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.06 : 194.60 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.06/194.60 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.06x = 194.60 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.06x = 24,075.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,075.91/141.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.68

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