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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.84, 195.78 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.84, 195.78 and 122.22 is: 168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.84 : 195.78 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.84/195.78 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.84x = 195.78 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.84x = 23,928.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,928.23/141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.70

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