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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145, 217.03 and 99.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145, 217.03 and 99.11 is: 148.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145 : 217.03 = 99.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145/217.03 = 99.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145x = 217.03 × 99.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145x = 21,509.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,509.84/145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.34

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