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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.70, 218.55 and 136.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.70, 218.55 and 136.70 is: 205.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.70 : 218.55 = 136.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.70/218.55 = 136.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.70x = 218.55 × 136.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.70x = 29,875.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,875.79/145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.05

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