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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.32, 211.91 and 123.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.32, 211.91 and 123.37 is: 184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.32 : 211.91 = 123.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.32/211.91 = 123.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.32x = 211.91 × 123.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.32x = 26,142.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,142.19/141.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.98

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