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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.54, 218.44 and 68.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.54, 218.44 and 68.55 is: 102.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.54 : 218.44 = 68.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.54/218.44 = 68.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.54x = 218.44 × 68.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.54x = 14,974.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,974.06/145.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.89

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