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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.43, 194.52 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.43, 194.52 and 123.04 is: 169.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.43 : 194.52 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.43/194.52 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.43x = 194.52 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.43x = 23,933.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,933.74/141.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.23

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