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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.39, 217.97 and 68.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.39, 217.97 and 68.31 is: 102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.39 : 217.97 = 68.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.39/217.97 = 68.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.39x = 217.97 × 68.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.39x = 14,889.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,889.79/145.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.42

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