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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.44, 216.36 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.44, 216.36 and 122.88 is: 184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.44 : 216.36 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.44/216.36 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.44x = 216.36 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.44x = 26,586.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,586.32/144.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.06

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