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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.93, 216.81 and 124.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.93, 216.81 and 124.89 is: 186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.93 : 216.81 = 124.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.93/216.81 = 124.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.93x = 216.81 × 124.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.93x = 27,077.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,077.40/144.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.83

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