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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.13, 217.55 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.13, 217.55 and 137.43 is: 206.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.13 : 217.55 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.13/217.55 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.13x = 217.55 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.13x = 29,897.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,897.90/145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.01

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