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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.06, 200.60 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.06, 200.60 and 122.12 is: 168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.06 : 200.60 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.06/200.60 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.06x = 200.60 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.06x = 24,497.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,497.27/145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.88

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