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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.28, 216.66 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.28, 216.66 and 122.80 is: 184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.28 : 216.66 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.28/216.66 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.28x = 216.66 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.28x = 26,605.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,605.85/144.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.40

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