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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.64, 218.76 and 122.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.64, 218.76 and 122.85 is: 184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.64 : 218.76 = 122.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.64/218.76 = 122.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.64x = 218.76 × 122.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.64x = 26,875.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,875.03/145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.54

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