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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.19, 217.80 and 58.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.19, 217.80 and 58.55 is: 87.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.19 : 217.80 = 58.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.19/217.80 = 58.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.19x = 217.80 × 58.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.19x = 12,751.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,751.90/145.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.83

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