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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.24, 212.44 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.24, 212.44 and 123.04 is: 183.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.24 : 212.44 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.24/212.44 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.24x = 212.44 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.24x = 26,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,138.62/142.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.76

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