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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.50, 216.14 and 124.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.50, 216.14 and 124.45 is: 186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.50 : 216.14 = 124.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.50/216.14 = 124.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.50x = 216.14 × 124.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.50x = 26,897.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,897.46/144.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.15

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