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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.12, 218.04 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.12, 218.04 and 136.48 is: 205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.12 : 218.04 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.12/218.04 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.12x = 218.04 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.12x = 29,758.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,758.10/145.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.06

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