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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.05, 217.35 and 93.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.05, 217.35 and 93.57 is: 140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.05 : 217.35 = 93.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.05/217.35 = 93.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.05x = 217.35 × 93.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.05x = 20,337.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,337.44/145.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.21

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