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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.97, 218.88 and 85.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.97, 218.88 and 85.12 is: 127.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.97 : 218.88 = 85.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.97/218.88 = 85.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.97x = 218.88 × 85.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.97x = 18,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,630.52/145.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.64

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