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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.39, 212.93 and 123.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.39, 212.93 and 123.57 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.39 : 212.93 = 123.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.39/212.93 = 123.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.39x = 212.93 × 123.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.39x = 26,311.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,311.14/141.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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