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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.96, 216.26 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.96, 216.26 and 124.76 is: 187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.96 : 216.26 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.96/216.26 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.96x = 216.26 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.96x = 26,980.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,980.60/143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.42

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