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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.02, 215.51 and 124.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.02, 215.51 and 124.99 is: 187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.02 : 215.51 = 124.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.02/215.51 = 124.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.02x = 215.51 × 124.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.02x = 26,936.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,936.59/144.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.03

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