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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.06, 213.66 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.06, 213.66 and 122.56 is: 183.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.06 : 213.66 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.06/213.66 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.06x = 213.66 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.06x = 26,186.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,186.17/143.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.04

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