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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.01, 215.13 and 122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.01, 215.13 and 122.97 is: 184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.01 : 215.13 = 122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.01/215.13 = 122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.01x = 215.13 × 122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.01x = 26,454.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,454.54/143.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.98

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