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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.14, 198.73 and 123.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.14, 198.73 and 123.11 is: 169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.14 : 198.73 = 123.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.14/198.73 = 123.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.14x = 198.73 × 123.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.14x = 24,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,465.84/144.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.74

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