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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.24, 217.68 and 64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.24, 217.68 and 64 is: 95.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.24 : 217.68 = 64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.24/217.68 = 64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.24x = 217.68 × 64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.24x = 13,931.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,931.52/145.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.92

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