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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.54, 218.52 and 91.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.54, 218.52 and 91.78 is: 137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.54 : 218.52 = 91.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.54/218.52 = 91.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.54x = 218.52 × 91.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.54x = 20,055.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,055.77/145.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.80

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