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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.60, 215.42 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.60, 215.42 and 122.13 is: 183.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.60 : 215.42 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.60/215.42 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.60x = 215.42 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.60x = 26,308.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,308.63/143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.21

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