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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.50, 217.89 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.50, 217.89 and 140.26 is: 210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.50 : 217.89 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.50/217.89 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.50x = 217.89 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.50x = 30,561.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,561.38/145.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.05

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