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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.21, 217.57 and 87.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.21, 217.57 and 87.27 is: 130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.21 : 217.57 = 87.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.21/217.57 = 87.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.21x = 217.57 × 87.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.21x = 18,987.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,987.33/145.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.76

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