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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.09, 195.92 and 122.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.09, 195.92 and 122.39 is: 168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.09 : 195.92 = 122.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.09/195.92 = 122.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.09x = 195.92 × 122.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.09x = 23,978.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,978.04/142.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.76

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