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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.72, 217.08 and 124.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.72, 217.08 and 124.65 is: 186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.72 : 217.08 = 124.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.72/217.08 = 124.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.72x = 217.08 × 124.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.72x = 27,059.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,059.02/144.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.98

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