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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.18, 198.45 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.18, 198.45 and 122.31 is: 168.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.18 : 198.45 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.18/198.45 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.18x = 198.45 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.18x = 24,272.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,272.42/144.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.35

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