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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.92, 218.58 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.92, 218.58 and 126.90 is: 190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.92 : 218.58 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.92/218.58 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.92x = 218.58 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.92x = 27,737.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,737.80/145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.09

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