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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.35, 217.89 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.35, 217.89 and 119.88 is: 179.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.35 : 217.89 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.35/217.89 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.35x = 217.89 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.35x = 26,120.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,120.65/145.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.71

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