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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.33, 216.39 and 124.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.33, 216.39 and 124.77 is: 187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.33 : 216.39 = 124.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.33/216.39 = 124.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.33x = 216.39 × 124.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.33x = 26,998.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,998.98/144.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.06

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