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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.59, 218.32 and 84.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.59, 218.32 and 84.74 is: 127.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.59 : 218.32 = 84.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.59/218.32 = 84.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.59x = 218.32 × 84.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.59x = 18,500.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,500.01/145.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.07

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