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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.43, 217.99 and 68.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.43, 217.99 and 68.45 is: 102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.43 : 217.99 = 68.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.43/217.99 = 68.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.43x = 217.99 × 68.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.43x = 14,920.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,920.41/145.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.60

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