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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.33, 217.99 and 68.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.33, 217.99 and 68.27 is: 102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.33 : 217.99 = 68.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.33/217.99 = 68.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.33x = 217.99 × 68.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.33x = 14,881.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,881.58/145.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.40

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