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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.47, 213.74 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.47, 213.74 and 122.13 is: 183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.47 : 213.74 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.47/213.74 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.47x = 213.74 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.47x = 26,103.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,103.46/142.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.22

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