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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.83, 216.84 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.83, 216.84 and 123.14 is: 184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.83 : 216.84 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.83/216.84 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.83x = 216.84 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.83x = 26,701.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,701.68/144.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.37

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