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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.41, 196.49 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.41, 196.49 and 123.96 is: 171.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.41 : 196.49 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.41/196.49 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.41x = 196.49 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.41x = 24,356.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,356.28/142.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.03

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