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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.69, 218.63 and 99.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.69, 218.63 and 99.45 is: 149.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.69 : 218.63 = 99.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.69/218.63 = 99.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.69x = 218.63 × 99.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.69x = 21,743.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,743.00/145.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.24

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