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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.08, 216.32 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.08, 216.32 and 135.77 is: 202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.08 : 216.32 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.08/216.32 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.08x = 216.32 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.08x = 29,368.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,368.01/145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.43

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