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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.95, 195.98 and 123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.95, 195.98 and 123.73 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.95 : 195.98 = 123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.95/195.98 = 123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.95x = 195.98 × 123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.95x = 24,247.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,247.50/141.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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