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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.40, 217.99 and 68.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.40, 217.99 and 68.32 is: 102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.40 : 217.99 = 68.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.40/217.99 = 68.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.40x = 217.99 × 68.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.40x = 14,891.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,891.99/145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.42

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