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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.15, 217.35 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.15, 217.35 and 123.21 is: 184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.15 : 217.35 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.15/217.35 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.15x = 217.35 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.15x = 26,779.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,779.69/145.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.50

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