Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145, 217.50 and 80.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 145, 217.50 and 80.88 is: 121.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145 : 217.50 = 80.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145/217.50 = 80.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145x = 217.50 × 80.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145x = 17,591.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,591.40/145 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121.32
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