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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.08, 217.38 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.08, 217.38 and 122.28 is: 183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.08 : 217.38 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.08/217.38 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.08x = 217.38 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.08x = 26,581.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,581.23/145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.22

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