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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.09, 216.57 and 132.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.09, 216.57 and 132.91 is: 198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.09 : 216.57 = 132.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.09/216.57 = 132.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.09x = 216.57 × 132.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.09x = 28,784.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,784.75/145.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.39

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