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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.35, 218.16 and 122.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.35, 218.16 and 122.67 is: 184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.35 : 218.16 = 122.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.35/218.16 = 122.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.35x = 218.16 × 122.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.35x = 26,761.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,761.69/145.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.12

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