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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.97, 217.49 and 124.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.97, 217.49 and 124.63 is: 186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.97 : 217.49 = 124.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.97/217.49 = 124.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.97x = 217.49 × 124.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.97x = 27,105.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,105.78/144.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.98

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