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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.34, 217.93 and 76.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.34, 217.93 and 76.84 is: 115.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.34 : 217.93 = 76.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.34/217.93 = 76.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.34x = 217.93 × 76.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.34x = 16,745.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,745.74/145.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.22

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