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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.45, 195.58 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.45, 195.58 and 123.22 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.45 : 195.58 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.45/195.58 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.45x = 195.58 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.45x = 24,099.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,099.77/141.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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