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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.23, 217.82 and 136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.23, 217.82 and 136.77 is: 205.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.23 : 217.82 = 136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.23/217.82 = 136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.23x = 217.82 × 136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.23x = 29,790.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,790.15/145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.13

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