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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.53, 216.64 and 144.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.53, 216.64 and 144.76 is: 215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.53 : 216.64 = 144.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.53/216.64 = 144.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.53x = 216.64 × 144.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.53x = 31,361.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,361.16/145.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.50

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