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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.27, 217.24 and 122.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.27, 217.24 and 122.67 is: 184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.27 : 217.24 = 122.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.27/217.24 = 122.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.27x = 217.24 × 122.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.27x = 26,648.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,648.83/144.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.71

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