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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.50, 213.82 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.50, 213.82 and 124.25 is: 186.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.50 : 213.82 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.50/213.82 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.50x = 213.82 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.50x = 26,567.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,567.14/142.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.44

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