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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 194.58 and 123.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 194.58 and 123.57 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 194.58 = 123.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/194.58 = 123.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 194.58 × 123.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 24,044.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,044.25/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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