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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.92, 218.64 and 84.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.92, 218.64 and 84.96 is: 127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.92 : 218.64 = 84.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.92/218.64 = 84.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.92x = 218.64 × 84.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.92x = 18,575.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,575.65/145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.30

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