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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.22, 202.80 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.22, 202.80 and 122.80 is: 169.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.22 : 202.80 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.22/202.80 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.22x = 202.80 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.22x = 24,903.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,903.84/147.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.16

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