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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.46, 211.25 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.46, 211.25 and 123.22 is: 184.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.46 : 211.25 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.46/211.25 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.46x = 211.25 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.46x = 26,030.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,030.23/141.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.01

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