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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.12, 218 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.12, 218 and 122.34 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.12 : 218 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.12/218 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.12x = 218 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.12x = 26,670.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,670.12/145.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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