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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.15, 217.66 and 68.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.15, 217.66 and 68.09 is: 102.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.15 : 217.66 = 68.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.15/217.66 = 68.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.15x = 217.66 × 68.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.15x = 14,820.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,820.84/145.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.11

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