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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.72, 217.97 and 119.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.72, 217.97 and 119.75 is: 179.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.72 : 217.97 = 119.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.72/217.97 = 119.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.72x = 217.97 × 119.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.72x = 26,101.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,101.91/145.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.12

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