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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.61, 214.20 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.61, 214.20 and 122.55 is: 184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.61 : 214.20 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.61/214.20 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.61x = 214.20 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.61x = 26,250.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,250.21/142.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.08

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