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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.27, 217.68 and 128.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.27, 217.68 and 128.94 is: 193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.27 : 217.68 = 128.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.27/217.68 = 128.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.27x = 217.68 × 128.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.27x = 28,067.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,067.66/145.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.21

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