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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.12, 214.17 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.12, 214.17 and 123.93 is: 185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.12 : 214.17 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.12/214.17 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.12x = 214.17 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.12x = 26,540.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,540.82/143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.44

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