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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.16, 212.79 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.16, 212.79 and 122.72 is: 183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.16 : 212.79 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.16/212.79 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.16x = 212.79 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.16x = 26,113.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,113.59/142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.69

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