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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.25, 213.73 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.25, 213.73 and 124.97 is: 187.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.25 : 213.73 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.25/213.73 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.25x = 213.73 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.25x = 26,708.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,708.46/142.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.76

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