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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.51, 194.88 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.51, 194.88 and 123.96 is: 170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.51 : 194.88 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.51/194.88 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.51x = 194.88 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.51x = 24,157.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,157.32/141.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.71

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