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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.42, 216.33 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.42, 216.33 and 122.70 is: 183.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.42 : 216.33 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.42/216.33 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.42x = 216.33 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.42x = 26,543.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,543.69/144.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.80

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