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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.56, 218.64 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.56, 218.64 and 139.92 is: 210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.56 : 218.64 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.56/218.64 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.56x = 218.64 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.56x = 30,592.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,592.11/145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.17

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