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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145, 217.62 and 80.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145, 217.62 and 80.86 is: 121.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145 : 217.62 = 80.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145/217.62 = 80.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145x = 217.62 × 80.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145x = 17,596.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,596.75/145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.36

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