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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.59, 214.87 and 124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.59, 214.87 and 124.40 is: 186.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.59 : 214.87 = 124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.59/214.87 = 124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.59x = 214.87 × 124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.59x = 26,728.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,728.44/143.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.14

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