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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.17, 215.73 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.17, 215.73 and 124.97 is: 187.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.17 : 215.73 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.17/215.73 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.17x = 215.73 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.17x = 26,959.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,959.78/144.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.01

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