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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.56, 218.08 and 83.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.56, 218.08 and 83.55 is: 125.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.56 : 218.08 = 83.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.56/218.08 = 83.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.56x = 218.08 × 83.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.56x = 18,220.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,220.38/145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.17

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