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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.24, 216.84 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.24, 216.84 and 124.94 is: 186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.24 : 216.84 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.24/216.84 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.24x = 216.84 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.24x = 27,091.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,091.99/145.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.53

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