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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.68, 214.76 and 124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.68, 214.76 and 124.24 is: 185.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.68 : 214.76 = 124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.68/214.76 = 124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.68x = 214.76 × 124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.68x = 26,681.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,681.78/143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.70

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