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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.67, 217.12 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.67, 217.12 and 139.64 is: 208.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.67 : 217.12 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.67/217.12 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.67x = 217.12 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.67x = 30,318.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,318.64/145.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.13

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