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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.29, 198.75 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.29, 198.75 and 122.13 is: 168.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.29 : 198.75 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.29/198.75 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.29x = 198.75 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.29x = 24,273.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,273.34/144.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.23

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