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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.15, 217.15 and 122.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.15, 217.15 and 122.95 is: 185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.15 : 217.15 = 122.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.15/217.15 = 122.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.15x = 217.15 × 122.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.15x = 26,698.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,698.56/144.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.22

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