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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.92, 199.28 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.92, 199.28 and 124.11 is: 170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.92 : 199.28 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.92/199.28 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.92x = 199.28 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.92x = 24,732.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,732.95/144.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.66

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