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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.28, 217.62 and 68.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.28, 217.62 and 68.13 is: 102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.28 : 217.62 = 68.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.28/217.62 = 68.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.28x = 217.62 × 68.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.28x = 14,826.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,826.45/145.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.06

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