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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.40, 214 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.40, 214 and 123.12 is: 183.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.40 : 214 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.40/214 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.40x = 214 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.40x = 26,347.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,347.68/143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.74

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