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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.28, 218.32 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.28, 218.32 and 123.68 is: 185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.28 : 218.32 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.28/218.32 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.28x = 218.32 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.28x = 27,001.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,001.82/145.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.86

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