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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.59, 218.38 and 119.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.59, 218.38 and 119.77 is: 179.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.59 : 218.38 = 119.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.59/218.38 = 119.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.59x = 218.38 × 119.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.59x = 26,155.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,155.37/145.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.65

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