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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.72, 214.95 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.72, 214.95 and 123.20 is: 184.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.72 : 214.95 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.72/214.95 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.72x = 214.95 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.72x = 26,481.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,481.84/143.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.26

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