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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.14, 217.17 and 87.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.14, 217.17 and 87.39 is: 130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.14 : 217.17 = 87.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.14/217.17 = 87.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.14x = 217.17 × 87.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.14x = 18,978.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,978.49/145.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.76

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