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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.22, 215.70 and 123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.22, 215.70 and 123.70 is: 185.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.22 : 215.70 = 123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.22/215.70 = 123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.22x = 215.70 × 123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.22x = 26,682.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,682.09/144.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.01

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