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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.38, 199.68 and 124.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.38, 199.68 and 124.73 is: 172.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.38 : 199.68 = 124.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.38/199.68 = 124.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.38x = 199.68 × 124.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.38x = 24,906.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,906.09/144.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.50

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