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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.44, 217.68 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.44, 217.68 and 129.44 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.44 : 217.68 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.44/217.68 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.44x = 217.68 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.44x = 28,176.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,176.50/145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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