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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.22, 212.31 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.22, 212.31 and 124 is: 185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.22 : 212.31 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.22/212.31 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.22x = 212.31 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.22x = 26,326.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,326.44/142.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.11

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