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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.97, 219.89 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.97, 219.89 and 131.72 is: 198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.97 : 219.89 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.97/219.89 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.97x = 219.89 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.97x = 28,963.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,963.91/145.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.42

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