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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.21, 217.73 and 96.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.21, 217.73 and 96.49 is: 144.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.21 : 217.73 = 96.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.21/217.73 = 96.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.21x = 217.73 × 96.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.21x = 21,007.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,007.60/145.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.67

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