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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.26, 219.42 and 145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.26, 219.42 and 145.26 is: 219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.26 : 219.42 = 145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.26/219.42 = 145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.26x = 219.42 × 145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.26x = 31,872.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,872.95/145.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.42

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