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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.87, 197.36 and 122.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.87, 197.36 and 122.35 is: 169.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.87 : 197.36 = 122.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.87/197.36 = 122.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.87x = 197.36 × 122.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.87x = 24,147.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,147.00/142.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.01

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