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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.40, 217.98 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.40, 217.98 and 129.32 is: 193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.40 : 217.98 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.40/217.98 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.40x = 217.98 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.40x = 28,189.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,189.17/145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.87

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