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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145, 217.56 and 53.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145, 217.56 and 53.72 is: 80.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145 : 217.56 = 53.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145/217.56 = 53.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145x = 217.56 × 53.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145x = 11,687.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,687.32/145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.60

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