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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.73, 199.35 and 122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.73, 199.35 and 122.57 is: 168.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.73 : 199.35 = 122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.73/199.35 = 122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.73x = 199.35 × 122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.73x = 24,434.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,434.33/144.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.83

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