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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.27, 216.80 and 141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.27, 216.80 and 141.64 is: 211.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.27 : 216.80 = 141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.27/216.80 = 141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.27x = 216.80 × 141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.27x = 30,707.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,707.55/145.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.38

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