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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.56, 218.37 and 60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.56, 218.37 and 60 is: 90.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.56 : 218.37 = 60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.56/218.37 = 60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.56x = 218.37 × 60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.56x = 13,102.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,102.20/145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.01

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