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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.40, 217.99 and 68.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.40, 217.99 and 68.29 is: 102.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.40 : 217.99 = 68.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.40/217.99 = 68.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.40x = 217.99 × 68.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.40x = 14,887.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,887.30/145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.39

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