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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.40, 196.39 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.40, 196.39 and 124.02 is: 171.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.40 : 196.39 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.40/196.39 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.40x = 196.39 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.40x = 24,356.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,356.29/142.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.04

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