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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.75, 212.93 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.75, 212.93 and 123.52 is: 185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.75 : 212.93 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.75/212.93 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.75x = 212.93 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.75x = 26,301.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,301.11/141.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.55

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