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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.67, 217.96 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.67, 217.96 and 104.54 is: 156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.67 : 217.96 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.67/217.96 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.67x = 217.96 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.67x = 22,784.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,784.19/145.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.41

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