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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.44, 196.74 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.44, 196.74 and 123.96 is: 171.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.44 : 196.74 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.44/196.74 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.44x = 196.74 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.44x = 24,387.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,387.89/142.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.22

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