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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145, 217.40 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145, 217.40 and 93.96 is: 140.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145 : 217.40 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145/217.40 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145x = 217.40 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145x = 20,426.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,426.90/145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.88

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