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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.36, 217.83 and 91.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.36, 217.83 and 91.10 is: 136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.36 : 217.83 = 91.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.36/217.83 = 91.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.36x = 217.83 × 91.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.36x = 19,844.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,844.31/145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.52

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