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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.35, 217.83 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.35, 217.83 and 76.74 is: 115.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.35 : 217.83 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.35/217.83 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.35x = 217.83 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.35x = 16,716.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,716.27/145.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.01

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