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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.21, 217.50 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.21, 217.50 and 93.74 is: 140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.21 : 217.50 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.21/217.50 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.21x = 217.50 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.21x = 20,388.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,388.45/145.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.41

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