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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.23, 217.97 and 68.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.23, 217.97 and 68.24 is: 102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.23 : 217.97 = 68.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.23/217.97 = 68.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.23x = 217.97 × 68.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.23x = 14,872.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,872.84/145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.41

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