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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.11, 198.39 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.11, 198.39 and 124.70 is: 171.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.11 : 198.39 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.11/198.39 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.11x = 198.39 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.11x = 24,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,738.24/144.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.67

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