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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.13, 217.65 and 72.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.13, 217.65 and 72.97 is: 109.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.13 : 217.65 = 72.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.13/217.65 = 72.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.13x = 217.65 × 72.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.13x = 15,881.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,881.92/145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.43

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