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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.83, 218.88 and 127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.83, 218.88 and 127.47 is: 191.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.83 : 218.88 = 127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.83/218.88 = 127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.83x = 218.88 × 127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.83x = 27,900.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,900.63/145.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.32

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