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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.96, 217.96 and 127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.96, 217.96 and 127.72 is: 190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.96 : 217.96 = 127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.96/217.96 = 127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.96x = 217.96 × 127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.96x = 27,837.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,837.85/145.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.72

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