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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.94, 195.78 and 123.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.94, 195.78 and 123.49 is: 170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.94 : 195.78 = 123.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.94/195.78 = 123.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.94x = 195.78 × 123.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.94x = 24,176.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,176.87/141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.33

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