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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.43, 213.44 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.43, 213.44 and 122.04 is: 182.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.43 : 213.44 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.43/213.44 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.43x = 213.44 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.43x = 26,047.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,047.61/142.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.89

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