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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.18, 216.40 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.18, 216.40 and 137.34 is: 204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.18 : 216.40 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.18/216.40 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.18x = 216.40 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.18x = 29,720.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,720.38/145.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.71

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