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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.58, 217.92 and 94.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.58, 217.92 and 94.06 is: 140.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.58 : 217.92 = 94.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.58/217.92 = 94.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.58x = 217.92 × 94.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.58x = 20,498.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,498.18/145.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.81

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