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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.74, 197.20 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.74, 197.20 and 122.22 is: 168.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.74 : 197.20 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.74/197.20 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.74x = 197.20 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.74x = 24,101.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,101.78/142.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.85

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