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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.65, 218.02 and 91.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.65, 218.02 and 91.28 is: 136.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.65 : 218.02 = 91.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.65/218.02 = 91.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.65x = 218.02 × 91.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.65x = 19,900.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,900.87/145.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.63

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