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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.70, 200.95 and 123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.70, 200.95 and 123.63 is: 170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.70 : 200.95 = 123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.70/200.95 = 123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.70x = 200.95 × 123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.70x = 24,842.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,842.33/145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.50

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