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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.61, 217.94 and 91.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.61, 217.94 and 91.47 is: 136.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.61 : 217.94 = 91.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.61/217.94 = 91.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.61x = 217.94 × 91.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.61x = 19,934.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,934.51/145.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.91

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