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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.17, 217.62 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.17, 217.62 and 81 is: 121.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.17 : 217.62 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.17/217.62 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.17x = 217.62 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.17x = 17,627.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,627.22/145.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.42

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