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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.02, 215.87 and 122.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.02, 215.87 and 122.29 is: 183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.02 : 215.87 = 122.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.02/215.87 = 122.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.02x = 215.87 × 122.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.02x = 26,397.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,397.59/144.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.29

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