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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.35, 217.93 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.35, 217.93 and 96.54 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.35 : 217.93 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.35/217.93 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.35x = 217.93 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.35x = 21,038.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,038.48/145.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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