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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.10, 214.68 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.10, 214.68 and 122.76 is: 184.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.10 : 214.68 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.10/214.68 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.10x = 214.68 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.10x = 26,354.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,354.12/143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.17

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