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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.23, 217.91 and 96.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.23, 217.91 and 96.49 is: 144.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.23 : 217.91 = 96.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.23/217.91 = 96.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.23x = 217.91 × 96.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.23x = 21,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,026.14/145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.78

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