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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145, 217.38 and 76.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145, 217.38 and 76.48 is: 114.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145 : 217.38 = 76.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145/217.38 = 76.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145x = 217.38 × 76.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145x = 16,625.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,625.22/145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.66

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