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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.02, 213.99 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.02, 213.99 and 123.04 is: 184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.02 : 213.99 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.02/213.99 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.02x = 213.99 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.02x = 26,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,329.33/143.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.10

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