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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.08, 194.49 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.08, 194.49 and 123.66 is: 170.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.08 : 194.49 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.08/194.49 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.08x = 194.49 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.08x = 24,050.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,050.63/141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.48

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