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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.22, 217.62 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.22, 217.62 and 127.08 is: 190.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.22 : 217.62 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.22/217.62 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.22x = 217.62 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.22x = 27,655.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,655.15/145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.44

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