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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.34, 216.42 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.34, 216.42 and 122.68 is: 183.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.34 : 216.42 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.34/216.42 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.34x = 216.42 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.34x = 26,550.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,550.91/144.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.95

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