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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.75, 196.99 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.75, 196.99 and 124.32 is: 171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.75 : 196.99 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.75/196.99 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.75x = 196.99 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.75x = 24,489.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,489.49/142.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.56

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