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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.34, 214.12 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.34, 214.12 and 124.10 is: 186.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.34 : 214.12 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.34/214.12 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.34x = 214.12 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.34x = 26,572.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,572.29/142.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.68

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