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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.66, 218.49 and 73.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.66, 218.49 and 73.54 is: 110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.66 : 218.49 = 73.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.66/218.49 = 73.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.66x = 218.49 × 73.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.66x = 16,067.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,067.75/145.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.31

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