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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.03, 217.61 and 96.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.03, 217.61 and 96.28 is: 144.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.03 : 217.61 = 96.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.03/217.61 = 96.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.03x = 217.61 × 96.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.03x = 20,951.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,951.49/145.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.46

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