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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.74, 200.94 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.74, 200.94 and 122.24 is: 168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.74 : 200.94 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.74/200.94 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.74x = 200.94 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.74x = 24,562.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,562.91/145.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.54

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