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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.94, 218.82 and 85.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.94, 218.82 and 85.04 is: 127.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.94 : 218.82 = 85.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.94/218.82 = 85.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.94x = 218.82 × 85.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.94x = 18,608.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,608.45/145.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.51

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