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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.53, 214.25 and 123.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.53, 214.25 and 123.37 is: 184.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.53 : 214.25 = 123.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.53/214.25 = 123.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.53x = 214.25 × 123.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.53x = 26,430.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,430.87/143.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.15

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