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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.67, 217.86 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.67, 217.86 and 135.28 is: 202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.67 : 217.86 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.67/217.86 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.67x = 217.86 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.67x = 29,472.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,472.10/145.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.32

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