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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.38, 212.76 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.38, 212.76 and 123.12 is: 183.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.38 : 212.76 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.38/212.76 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.38x = 212.76 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.38x = 26,195.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,195.01/142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.98

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