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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.99, 217.62 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.99, 217.62 and 124.74 is: 187.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.99 : 217.62 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.99/217.62 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.99x = 217.62 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.99x = 27,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,145.92/144.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.23

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