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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.22, 218.02 and 114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.22, 218.02 and 114.90 is: 172.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.22 : 218.02 = 114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.22/218.02 = 114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.22x = 218.02 × 114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.22x = 25,050.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,050.50/145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.50

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