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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.12, 217.69 and 68.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.12, 217.69 and 68.15 is: 102.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.12 : 217.69 = 68.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.12/217.69 = 68.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.12x = 217.69 × 68.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.12x = 14,835.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,835.57/145.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.23

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