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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.24, 199.20 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.24, 199.20 and 122.16 is: 168.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.24 : 199.20 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.24/199.20 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.24x = 199.20 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.24x = 24,334.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,334.27/144.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.71

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