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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.36, 200.60 and 122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.36, 200.60 and 122 is: 168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.36 : 200.60 = 122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.36/200.60 = 122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.36x = 200.60 × 122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.36x = 24,473.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,473.20/145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.36

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