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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.79, 215.75 and 124.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.79, 215.75 and 124.55 is: 186.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.79 : 215.75 = 124.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.79/215.75 = 124.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.79x = 215.75 × 124.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.79x = 26,871.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,871.66/143.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.88

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