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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.16, 200.34 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.16, 200.34 and 121.82 is: 168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.16 : 200.34 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.16/200.34 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.16x = 200.34 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.16x = 24,405.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,405.42/145.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.13

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