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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.14, 217.38 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.14, 217.38 and 104.34 is: 156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.14 : 217.38 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.14/217.38 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.14x = 217.38 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.14x = 22,681.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,681.43/145.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.27

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