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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145, 217.28 and 72.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145, 217.28 and 72.92 is: 109.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145 : 217.28 = 72.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145/217.28 = 72.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145x = 217.28 × 72.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145x = 15,844.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,844.06/145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.27

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