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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144, 216 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144, 216 and 122.32 is: 183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144 : 216 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144/216 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144x = 216 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144x = 26,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,421.12/144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.48

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