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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.48, 214.80 and 124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.48, 214.80 and 124.04 is: 185.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.48 : 214.80 = 124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.48/214.80 = 124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.48x = 214.80 × 124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.48x = 26,643.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,643.79/143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.70

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