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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.68, 197.07 and 123.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.68, 197.07 and 123.51 is: 170.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.68 : 197.07 = 123.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.68/197.07 = 123.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.68x = 197.07 × 123.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.68x = 24,340.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,340.12/142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.59

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