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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.46, 195.40 and 123.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.46, 195.40 and 123.28 is: 170.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.46 : 195.40 = 123.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.46/195.40 = 123.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.46x = 195.40 × 123.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.46x = 24,088.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,088.91/141.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.29

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