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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.35, 222.04 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.35, 222.04 and 122.24 is: 184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.35 : 222.04 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.35/222.04 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.35x = 222.04 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.35x = 27,142.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,142.17/147.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.20

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