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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.04, 215.80 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.04, 215.80 and 123.56 is: 185.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.04 : 215.80 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.04/215.80 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.04x = 215.80 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.04x = 26,664.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,664.25/144.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.12

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