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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.48, 200.66 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.48, 200.66 and 122.28 is: 168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.48 : 200.66 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.48/200.66 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.48x = 200.66 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.48x = 24,536.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,536.70/145.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.66

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