Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.17, 217.80 and 81
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 145.17, 217.80 and 81 is: 121.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145.17 : 217.80 = 81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145.17/217.80 = 81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145.17x = 217.80 × 81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145.17x = 17,641.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,641.80/145.17 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121.53
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