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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.68, 214.22 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.68, 214.22 and 124.86 is: 187.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.68 : 214.22 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.68/214.22 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.68x = 214.22 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.68x = 26,747.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,747.51/142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.47

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