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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.24, 212.64 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.24, 212.64 and 124.23 is: 187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.24 : 212.64 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.24/212.64 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.24x = 212.64 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.24x = 26,416.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,416.27/141.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.03

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