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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.83, 196.96 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.83, 196.96 and 122.18 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.83 : 196.96 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.83/196.96 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.83x = 196.96 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.83x = 24,063.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,063.70/142.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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