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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.87, 217 and 123.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.87, 217 and 123.09 is: 184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.87 : 217 = 123.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.87/217 = 123.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.87x = 217 × 123.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.87x = 26,710.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,710.53/144.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.38

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