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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.22, 217.71 and 76.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.22, 217.71 and 76.73 is: 115.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.22 : 217.71 = 76.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.22/217.71 = 76.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.22x = 217.71 × 76.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.22x = 16,703.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,703.80/145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.03

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