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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.36, 217.94 and 80.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.36, 217.94 and 80.39 is: 120.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.36 : 217.94 = 80.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.36/217.94 = 80.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.36x = 217.94 × 80.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.36x = 17,520.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,520.94/145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.54

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