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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.92, 218.22 and 129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.92, 218.22 and 129.77 is: 194.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.92 : 218.22 = 129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.92/218.22 = 129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.92x = 218.22 × 129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.92x = 28,318.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,318.14/145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.07

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