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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.23, 217.63 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.23, 217.63 and 73 is: 109.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.23 : 217.63 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.23/217.63 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.23x = 217.63 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.23x = 15,886.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,886.99/145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.39

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