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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.81, 214.48 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.81, 214.48 and 122.28 is: 182.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.81 : 214.48 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.81/214.48 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.81x = 214.48 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.81x = 26,226.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,226.61/143.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.37

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