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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.33, 218.12 and 115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.33, 218.12 and 115.09 is: 172.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.33 : 218.12 = 115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.33/218.12 = 115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.33x = 218.12 × 115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.33x = 25,103.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,103.43/145.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.73

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