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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.46, 196.10 and 123.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.46, 196.10 and 123.98 is: 170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.46 : 196.10 = 123.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.46/196.10 = 123.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.46x = 196.10 × 123.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.46x = 24,312.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,312.48/142.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.66

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