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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.22, 217.49 and 114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.22, 217.49 and 114.58 is: 171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.22 : 217.49 = 114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.22/217.49 = 114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.22x = 217.49 × 114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.22x = 24,919.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,919.20/145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.60

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