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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.23, 210.83 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.23, 210.83 and 123 is: 183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.23 : 210.83 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.23/210.83 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.23x = 210.83 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.23x = 25,931.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,931.78/141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.61

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