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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.21, 214.82 and 122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.21, 214.82 and 122.96 is: 184.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.21 : 214.82 = 122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.21/214.82 = 122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.21x = 214.82 × 122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.21x = 26,414.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,414.27/143.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.44

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