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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.88, 211.76 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.88, 211.76 and 124.76 is: 186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.88 : 211.76 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.88/211.76 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.88x = 211.76 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.88x = 26,419.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,419.18/141.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.21

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