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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.46, 196.22 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.46, 196.22 and 123.93 is: 170.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.46 : 196.22 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.46/196.22 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.46x = 196.22 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.46x = 24,317.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,317.85/142.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.70

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