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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.62, 199.22 and 121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.62, 199.22 and 121.28 is: 167.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.62 : 199.22 = 121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.62/199.22 = 121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.62x = 199.22 × 121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.62x = 24,161.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,161.40/144.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.07

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