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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.46, 218.23 and 80.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.46, 218.23 and 80.44 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.46 : 218.23 = 80.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.46/218.23 = 80.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.46x = 218.23 × 80.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.46x = 17,554.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,554.42/145.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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