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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.59, 217.86 and 126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.59, 217.86 and 126.40 is: 189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.59 : 217.86 = 126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.59/217.86 = 126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.59x = 217.86 × 126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.59x = 27,537.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,537.50/145.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.14

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