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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.58, 218.46 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.58, 218.46 and 81.50 is: 122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.58 : 218.46 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.58/218.46 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.58x = 218.46 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.58x = 17,804.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,804.49/145.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.30

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