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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.58, 196.55 and 122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.58, 196.55 and 122.07 is: 168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.58 : 196.55 = 122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.58/196.55 = 122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.58x = 196.55 × 122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.58x = 23,993.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,993.16/142.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.28

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