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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.54, 216.86 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.54, 216.86 and 140.32 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.54 : 216.86 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.54/216.86 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.54x = 216.86 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.54x = 30,429.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,429.80/145.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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