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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.59, 218.44 and 72.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.59, 218.44 and 72.53 is: 108.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.59 : 218.44 = 72.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.59/218.44 = 72.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.59x = 218.44 × 72.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.59x = 15,844.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,844.18/145.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.83

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