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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.59, 200.85 and 123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.59, 200.85 and 123.54 is: 170.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.59 : 200.85 = 123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.59/200.85 = 123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.59x = 200.85 × 123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.59x = 24,813.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,813.01/145.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.43

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