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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.67, 218.14 and 122.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.67, 218.14 and 122.79 is: 183.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.67 : 218.14 = 122.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.67/218.14 = 122.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.67x = 218.14 × 122.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.67x = 26,785.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,785.41/145.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.88

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