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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.44, 217.62 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.44, 217.62 and 119.52 is: 178.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.44 : 217.62 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.44/217.62 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.44x = 217.62 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.44x = 26,009.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,009.94/145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.84

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