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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.15, 199.11 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.15, 199.11 and 124.68 is: 172.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.15 : 199.11 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.15/199.11 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.15x = 199.11 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.15x = 24,825.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,825.03/144.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.22

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