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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.64, 214.02 and 122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.64, 214.02 and 122.66 is: 184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.64 : 214.02 = 122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.64/214.02 = 122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.64x = 214.02 × 122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.64x = 26,251.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,251.69/142.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.04

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