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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.35, 217.62 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.35, 217.62 and 91.08 is: 136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.35 : 217.62 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.35/217.62 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.35x = 217.62 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.35x = 19,820.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,820.83/145.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.37

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