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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.51, 217.95 and 134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.51, 217.95 and 134.27 is: 201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.51 : 217.95 = 134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.51/217.95 = 134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.51x = 217.95 × 134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.51x = 29,264.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,264.15/145.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.11

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