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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.29, 215.90 and 124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.29, 215.90 and 124.24 is: 185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.29 : 215.90 = 124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.29/215.90 = 124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.29x = 215.90 × 124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.29x = 26,822.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,822.34/144.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.90

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