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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.65, 218.51 and 100.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.65, 218.51 and 100.02 is: 150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.65 : 218.51 = 100.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.65/218.51 = 100.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.65x = 218.51 × 100.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.65x = 21,856.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,856.63/145.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.06

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