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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.90, 222.12 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.90, 222.12 and 122.34 is: 183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.90 : 222.12 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.90/222.12 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.90x = 222.12 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.90x = 27,174.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,174.16/147.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.73

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