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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.22, 200.26 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.22, 200.26 and 121.92 is: 168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.22 : 200.26 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.22/200.26 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.22x = 200.26 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.22x = 24,415.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,415.70/145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.13

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