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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.22, 217.49 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.22, 217.49 and 91.04 is: 136.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.22 : 217.49 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.22/217.49 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.22x = 217.49 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.22x = 19,798.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,798.75/145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.34

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