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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.28, 217.58 and 91.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.28, 217.58 and 91.24 is: 136.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.28 : 217.58 = 91.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.28/217.58 = 91.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.28x = 217.58 × 91.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.28x = 19,852.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,852.00/145.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.65

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