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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.74, 216.42 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.74, 216.42 and 123.32 is: 184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.74 : 216.42 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.74/216.42 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.74x = 216.42 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.74x = 26,689.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,689.69/144.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.40

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