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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.31, 217.84 and 116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.31, 217.84 and 116.75 is: 175.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.31 : 217.84 = 116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.31/217.84 = 116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.31x = 217.84 × 116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.31x = 25,432.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,432.82/145.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.02

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