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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.46, 200.65 and 122.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.46, 200.65 and 122.17 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.46 : 200.65 = 122.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.46/200.65 = 122.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.46x = 200.65 × 122.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.46x = 24,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,511.80/145.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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