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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.51, 218.67 and 135.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.51, 218.67 and 135.79 is: 204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.51 : 218.67 = 135.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.51/218.67 = 135.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.51x = 218.67 × 135.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.51x = 29,693.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,693.20/145.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.06

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