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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.86, 218.70 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.86, 218.70 and 120.12 is: 180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.86 : 218.70 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.86/218.70 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.86x = 218.70 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.86x = 26,270.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,270.24/145.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.11

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