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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.51, 218.12 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.51, 218.12 and 91.44 is: 137.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.51 : 218.12 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.51/218.12 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.51x = 218.12 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.51x = 19,944.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,944.44/145.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.07

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