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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.56, 215.41 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.56, 215.41 and 123.18 is: 184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.56 : 215.41 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.56/215.41 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.56x = 215.41 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.56x = 26,534.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,534.20/143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.83

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