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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.20, 212.79 and 123.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.20, 212.79 and 123.15 is: 184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.20 : 212.79 = 123.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.20/212.79 = 123.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.20x = 212.79 × 123.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.20x = 26,205.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,205.09/142.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.28

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