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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.53, 217.82 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.53, 217.82 and 120.24 is: 179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.53 : 217.82 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.53/217.82 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.53x = 217.82 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.53x = 26,190.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,190.98/145.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.97

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