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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.95, 219.95 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.95, 219.95 and 131.52 is: 198.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.95 : 219.95 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.95/219.95 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.95x = 219.95 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.95x = 28,927.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,927.17/145.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.20

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