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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.65, 218.64 and 91.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.65, 218.64 and 91.59 is: 137.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.65 : 218.64 = 91.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.65/218.64 = 91.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.65x = 218.64 × 91.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.65x = 20,025.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,025.24/145.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.49

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