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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.32, 215.58 and 123.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.32, 215.58 and 123.81 is: 184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.32 : 215.58 = 123.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.32/215.58 = 123.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.32x = 215.58 × 123.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.32x = 26,690.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,690.96/144.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.95

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