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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.85, 213.33 and 124.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.85, 213.33 and 124.63 is: 186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.85 : 213.33 = 124.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.85/213.33 = 124.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.85x = 213.33 × 124.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.85x = 26,587.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,587.25/142.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.12

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