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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.83, 215.34 and 122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.83, 215.34 and 122.14 is: 182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.83 : 215.34 = 122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.83/215.34 = 122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.83x = 215.34 × 122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.83x = 26,301.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,301.63/143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.87

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