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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.88, 198.60 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.88, 198.60 and 122.04 is: 168.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.88 : 198.60 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.88/198.60 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.88x = 198.60 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.88x = 24,237.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,237.14/143.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.45

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