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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.16, 217.15 and 129.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.16, 217.15 and 129.79 is: 194.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.16 : 217.15 = 129.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.16/217.15 = 129.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.16x = 217.15 × 129.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.16x = 28,183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,183.90/145.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.16

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