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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.07, 217.42 and 76.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.07, 217.42 and 76.54 is: 114.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.07 : 217.42 = 76.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.07/217.42 = 76.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.07x = 217.42 × 76.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.07x = 16,642.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,642.05/145.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.72

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