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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.14, 216.64 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.14, 216.64 and 135.12 is: 201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.14 : 216.64 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.14/216.64 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.14x = 216.64 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.14x = 29,272.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,272.40/145.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.68

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