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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.18, 217.87 and 68.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.18, 217.87 and 68.23 is: 102.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.18 : 217.87 = 68.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.18/217.87 = 68.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.18x = 217.87 × 68.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.18x = 14,865.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,865.27/145.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.39

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