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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.18, 217.77 and 93.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.18, 217.77 and 93.70 is: 140.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.18 : 217.77 = 93.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.18/217.77 = 93.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.18x = 217.77 × 93.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.18x = 20,404.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,404.27/145.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.54

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