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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.14, 217.52 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.14, 217.52 and 114.57 is: 171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.14 : 217.52 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.14/217.52 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.14x = 217.52 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.14x = 24,920.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,920.69/145.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.70

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