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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.36, 198.90 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.36, 198.90 and 122.22 is: 168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.36 : 198.90 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.36/198.90 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.36x = 198.90 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.36x = 24,309.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,309.56/144.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.40

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