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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.11, 217.68 and 68.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.11, 217.68 and 68.06 is: 102.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.11 : 217.68 = 68.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.11/217.68 = 68.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.11x = 217.68 × 68.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.11x = 14,814.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,814.21/145.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.09

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