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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.59, 199.53 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.59, 199.53 and 122.72 is: 169.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.59 : 199.53 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.59/199.53 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.59x = 199.53 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.59x = 24,485.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,485.32/144.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.35

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