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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.76, 198.36 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.76, 198.36 and 122.88 is: 169.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.76 : 198.36 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.76/198.36 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.76x = 198.36 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.76x = 24,374.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,374.48/143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.55

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