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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.99, 197.46 and 123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.99, 197.46 and 123.40 is: 170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.99 : 197.46 = 123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.99/197.46 = 123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.99x = 197.46 × 123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.99x = 24,366.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,366.56/142.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.41

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