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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.63, 218.26 and 77.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.63, 218.26 and 77.19 is: 115.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.63 : 218.26 = 77.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.63/218.26 = 77.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.63x = 218.26 × 77.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.63x = 16,847.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,847.49/145.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.69

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