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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.17, 217.68 and 58.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.17, 217.68 and 58.47 is: 87.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.17 : 217.68 = 58.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.17/217.68 = 58.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.17x = 217.68 × 58.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.17x = 12,727.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,727.75/145.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.67

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