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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.19, 214.79 and 122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.19, 214.79 and 122.74 is: 184.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.19 : 214.79 = 122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.19/214.79 = 122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.19x = 214.79 × 122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.19x = 26,362.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,362.17/143.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.11

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