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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.15, 217.26 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.15, 217.26 and 114.77 is: 171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.15 : 217.26 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.15/217.26 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.15x = 217.26 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.15x = 24,934.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,934.93/145.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.79

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