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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.39, 218.36 and 137.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.39, 218.36 and 137.71 is: 206.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.39 : 218.36 = 137.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.39/218.36 = 137.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.39x = 218.36 × 137.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.39x = 30,070.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,070.36/145.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.83

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