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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.41, 216.61 and 122.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.41, 216.61 and 122.89 is: 184.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.41 : 216.61 = 122.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.41/216.61 = 122.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.41x = 216.61 × 122.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.41x = 26,618.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,618.97/144.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.34

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