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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.92, 219.96 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.92, 219.96 and 138.12 is: 208.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.92 : 219.96 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.92/219.96 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.92x = 219.96 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.92x = 30,380.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,380.88/145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.20

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