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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.19, 217.86 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.19, 217.86 and 96.32 is: 144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.19 : 217.86 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.19/217.86 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.19x = 217.86 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.19x = 20,982.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,982.70/145.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.52

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