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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.62, 218.40 and 68.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.62, 218.40 and 68.55 is: 102.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.62 : 218.40 = 68.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.62/218.40 = 68.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.62x = 218.40 × 68.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.62x = 14,971.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,971.32/145.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.81

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