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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.83, 218.86 and 128.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.83, 218.86 and 128.75 is: 193.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.83 : 218.86 = 128.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.83/218.86 = 128.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.83x = 218.86 × 128.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.83x = 28,177.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,177.13/145.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.22

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