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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.20, 217.74 and 64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.20, 217.74 and 64 is: 95.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.20 : 217.74 = 64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.20/217.74 = 64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.20x = 217.74 × 64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.20x = 13,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,935.36/145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.97

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