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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.77, 218.03 and 122.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.77, 218.03 and 122.09 is: 183.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.77 : 218.03 = 122.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.77/218.03 = 122.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.77x = 218.03 × 122.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.77x = 26,617.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,617.58/144.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.87

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