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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.63, 195.33 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.63, 195.33 and 123.18 is: 169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.63 : 195.33 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.63/195.33 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.63x = 195.33 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.63x = 24,060.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,060.75/141.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.88

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