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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.67, 218.05 and 115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.67, 218.05 and 115.30 is: 172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.67 : 218.05 = 115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.67/218.05 = 115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.67x = 218.05 × 115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.67x = 25,141.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,141.17/145.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.59

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