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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.64, 218.51 and 68.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.64, 218.51 and 68.66 is: 103.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.64 : 218.51 = 68.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.64/218.51 = 68.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.64x = 218.51 × 68.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.64x = 15,003.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,003.61/145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.02

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