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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.65, 218.22 and 77.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.65, 218.22 and 77.25 is: 115.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.65 : 218.22 = 77.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.65/218.22 = 77.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.65x = 218.22 × 77.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.65x = 16,857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,857.50/145.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.74

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