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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.88, 216.44 and 122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.88, 216.44 and 122.63 is: 184.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.88 : 216.44 = 122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.88/216.44 = 122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.88x = 216.44 × 122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.88x = 26,540.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,540.34/143.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.46

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