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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.08, 217.87 and 120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.08, 217.87 and 120.68 is: 181.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.08 : 217.87 = 120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.08/217.87 = 120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.08x = 217.87 × 120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.08x = 26,292.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,292.55/145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.23

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