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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.61, 219.29 and 121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.61, 219.29 and 121.47 is: 182.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.61 : 219.29 = 121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.61/219.29 = 121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.61x = 219.29 × 121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.61x = 26,636.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,636.41/145.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.92

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