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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.83, 216.03 and 122.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.83, 216.03 and 122.19 is: 183.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.83 : 216.03 = 122.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.83/216.03 = 122.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.83x = 216.03 × 122.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.83x = 26,397.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,397.57/143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.54

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