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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.84, 212.76 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.84, 212.76 and 123.66 is: 185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.84 : 212.76 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.84/212.76 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.84x = 212.76 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.84x = 26,309.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,309.90/141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.49

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