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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145, 216.50 and 135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145, 216.50 and 135.82 is: 202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145 : 216.50 = 135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145/216.50 = 135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145x = 216.50 × 135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145x = 29,405.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,405.03/145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.79

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