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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.11, 217.47 and 68.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.11, 217.47 and 68.10 is: 102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.11 : 217.47 = 68.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.11/217.47 = 68.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.11x = 217.47 × 68.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.11x = 14,809.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,809.71/145.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.06

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