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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.07, 214.77 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.07, 214.77 and 123.93 is: 186.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.07 : 214.77 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.07/214.77 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.07x = 214.77 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.07x = 26,616.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,616.45/143.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.04

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