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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.29, 217.95 and 91.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.29, 217.95 and 91.56 is: 137.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.29 : 217.95 = 91.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.29/217.95 = 91.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.29x = 217.95 × 91.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.29x = 19,955.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,955.50/145.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.35

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