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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.13, 217.62 and 53.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.13, 217.62 and 53.83 is: 80.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.13 : 217.62 = 53.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.13/217.62 = 53.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.13x = 217.62 × 53.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.13x = 11,714.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,714.76/145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.72

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