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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.71, 218.97 and 99.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.71, 218.97 and 99.74 is: 149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.71 : 218.97 = 99.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.71/218.97 = 99.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.71x = 218.97 × 99.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.71x = 21,840.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,840.62/145.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.89

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