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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.65, 218.85 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.65, 218.85 and 136.49 is: 205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.65 : 218.85 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.65/218.85 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.65x = 218.85 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.65x = 29,870.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,870.00/145.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.08

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