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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.78, 216.75 and 122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.78, 216.75 and 122.01 is: 182.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.78 : 216.75 = 122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.78/216.75 = 122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.78x = 216.75 × 122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.78x = 26,445.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,445.67/144.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.66

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