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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.80, 200.97 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.80, 200.97 and 122.49 is: 168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.80 : 200.97 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.80/200.97 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.80x = 200.97 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.80x = 24,616.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,616.82/145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.84

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