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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.59, 218.08 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.59, 218.08 and 99.72 is: 149.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.59 : 218.08 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.59/218.08 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.59x = 218.08 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.59x = 21,746.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,746.44/145.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.37

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