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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.26, 195.81 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.26, 195.81 and 124.44 is: 171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.26 : 195.81 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.26/195.81 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.26x = 195.81 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.26x = 24,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,366.60/142.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.28

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