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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.37, 200.45 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.37, 200.45 and 122.04 is: 168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.37 : 200.45 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.37/200.45 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.37x = 200.45 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.37x = 24,461.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,461.92/145.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.28

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