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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.34, 214.47 and 124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.34, 214.47 and 124.98 is: 187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.34 : 214.47 = 124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.34/214.47 = 124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.34x = 214.47 × 124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.34x = 26,804.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,804.46/143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.00

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