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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.57, 213.92 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.57, 213.92 and 124.57 is: 186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.57 : 213.92 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.57/213.92 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.57x = 213.92 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.57x = 26,647.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,647.39/142.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.91

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