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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.53, 217.94 and 80.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.53, 217.94 and 80.43 is: 120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.53 : 217.94 = 80.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.53/217.94 = 80.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.53x = 217.94 × 80.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.53x = 17,528.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,528.91/145.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.45

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