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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.66, 218.22 and 139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.66, 218.22 and 139 is: 208.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.66 : 218.22 = 139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.66/218.22 = 139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.66x = 218.22 × 139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.66x = 30,332.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,332.58/145.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.24

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