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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.26, 217.62 and 91.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.26, 217.62 and 91.17 is: 136.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.26 : 217.62 = 91.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.26/217.62 = 91.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.26x = 217.62 × 91.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.26x = 19,840.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,840.42/145.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.59

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