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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142, 195.78 and 124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142, 195.78 and 124.69 is: 171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142 : 195.78 = 124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142/195.78 = 124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142x = 195.78 × 124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142x = 24,411.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,411.81/142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.91

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