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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.16, 215.71 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.16, 215.71 and 124.11 is: 185.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.16 : 215.71 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.16/215.71 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.16x = 215.71 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.16x = 26,771.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,771.46/144.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.71

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