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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.78, 199.44 and 123.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.78, 199.44 and 123.71 is: 170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.78 : 199.44 = 123.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.78/199.44 = 123.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.78x = 199.44 × 123.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.78x = 24,671.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,671.73/144.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.41

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