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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.23, 217.62 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.23, 217.62 and 114.72 is: 171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.23 : 217.62 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.23/217.62 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.23x = 217.62 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.23x = 24,965.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,965.37/145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.90

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