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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.56, 217.98 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.56, 217.98 and 91.50 is: 137.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.56 : 217.98 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.56/217.98 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.56x = 217.98 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.56x = 19,945.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,945.17/145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.02

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