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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.40, 214.80 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.40, 214.80 and 123.08 is: 184.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.40 : 214.80 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.40/214.80 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.40x = 214.80 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.40x = 26,437.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,437.58/143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.36

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