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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.94, 197.21 and 124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.94, 197.21 and 124.49 is: 171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.94 : 197.21 = 124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.94/197.21 = 124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.94x = 197.21 × 124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.94x = 24,550.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,550.02/142.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.75

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