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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.51, 199.38 and 123.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.51, 199.38 and 123.74 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.51 : 199.38 = 123.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.51/199.38 = 123.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.51x = 199.38 × 123.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.51x = 24,671.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,671.28/144.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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