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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.69, 214.10 and 122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.69, 214.10 and 122.30 is: 183.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.69 : 214.10 = 122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.69/214.10 = 122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.69x = 214.10 × 122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.69x = 26,184.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,184.43/142.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.51

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