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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.33, 217.97 and 54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.33, 217.97 and 54 is: 80.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.33 : 217.97 = 54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.33/217.97 = 54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.33x = 217.97 × 54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.33x = 11,770.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,770.11/145.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.99

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