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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.33, 217.98 and 80.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.33, 217.98 and 80.23 is: 120.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.33 : 217.98 = 80.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.33/217.98 = 80.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.33x = 217.98 × 80.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.33x = 17,488.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,488.54/145.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.34

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