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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.52, 212.46 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.52, 212.46 and 123.52 is: 185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.52 : 212.46 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.52/212.46 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.52x = 212.46 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.52x = 26,243.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,243.06/141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.44

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