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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.12, 217.68 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.12, 217.68 and 88.16 is: 132.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.12 : 217.68 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.12/217.68 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.12x = 217.68 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.12x = 19,190.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,190.67/145.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.24

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