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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.54, 218.64 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.54, 218.64 and 94.28 is: 141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.54 : 218.64 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.54/218.64 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.54x = 218.64 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.54x = 20,613.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,613.38/145.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.64

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