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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.32, 214.90 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.32, 214.90 and 123.77 is: 185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.32 : 214.90 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.32/214.90 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.32x = 214.90 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.32x = 26,598.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,598.17/143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.59

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