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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.34, 212.47 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.34, 212.47 and 122.18 is: 182.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.34 : 212.47 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.34/212.47 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.34x = 212.47 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.34x = 25,959.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,959.58/142.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.38

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