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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.67, 218.05 and 130.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.67, 218.05 and 130.21 is: 194.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.67 : 218.05 = 130.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.67/218.05 = 130.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.67x = 218.05 × 130.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.67x = 28,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,392.24/145.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.91

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