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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.18, 217.62 and 64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.18, 217.62 and 64 is: 95.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.18 : 217.62 = 64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.18/217.62 = 64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.18x = 217.62 × 64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.18x = 13,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,927.68/145.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.93

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