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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.25, 217.57 and 96.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.25, 217.57 and 96.33 is: 144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.25 : 217.57 = 96.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.25/217.57 = 96.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.25x = 217.57 × 96.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.25x = 20,958.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,958.04/145.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.29

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