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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.56, 218.26 and 96.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.56, 218.26 and 96.06 is: 144.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.56 : 218.26 = 96.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.56/218.26 = 96.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.56x = 218.26 × 96.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.56x = 20,966.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,966.06/145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.04

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