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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.15, 198.86 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.15, 198.86 and 122.55 is: 169.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.15 : 198.86 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.15/198.86 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.15x = 198.86 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.15x = 24,369.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,369.68/144.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.06

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