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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.67, 218.66 and 91.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.67, 218.66 and 91.61 is: 137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.67 : 218.66 = 91.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.67/218.66 = 91.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.67x = 218.66 × 91.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.67x = 20,029.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,029.89/145.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.50

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