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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.22, 218.24 and 134.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.22, 218.24 and 134.90 is: 202.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.22 : 218.24 = 134.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.22/218.24 = 134.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.22x = 218.24 × 134.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.22x = 29,438.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,438.81/145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.72

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