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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.20, 217.83 and 80.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.20, 217.83 and 80.26 is: 120.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.20 : 217.83 = 80.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.20/217.83 = 80.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.20x = 217.83 × 80.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.20x = 17,482.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,482.49/145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.40

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