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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.74, 217.02 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.74, 217.02 and 123.14 is: 184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.74 : 217.02 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.74/217.02 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.74x = 217.02 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.74x = 26,723.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,723.84/144.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.63

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