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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.54, 217.95 and 91.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.54, 217.95 and 91.27 is: 136.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.54 : 217.95 = 91.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.54/217.95 = 91.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.54x = 217.95 × 91.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.54x = 19,892.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,892.30/145.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.68

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