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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.30, 198.99 and 123.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.30, 198.99 and 123.65 is: 170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.30 : 198.99 = 123.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.30/198.99 = 123.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.30x = 198.99 × 123.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.30x = 24,603.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,603.50/144.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.50

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