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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.32, 200.57 and 121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.32, 200.57 and 121.97 is: 168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.32 : 200.57 = 121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.32/200.57 = 121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.32x = 200.57 × 121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.32x = 24,463.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,463.52/145.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.34

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