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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.13, 218.39 and 120.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.13, 218.39 and 120.95 is: 182.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.13 : 218.39 = 120.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.13/218.39 = 120.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.13x = 218.39 × 120.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.13x = 26,414.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,414.27/145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.00

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