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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.22, 217.72 and 68.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.22, 217.72 and 68.14 is: 102.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.22 : 217.72 = 68.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.22/217.72 = 68.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.22x = 217.72 × 68.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.22x = 14,835.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,835.44/145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.16

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