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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.76, 218.70 and 102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.76, 218.70 and 102.44 is: 153.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.76 : 218.70 = 102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.76/218.70 = 102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.76x = 218.70 × 102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.76x = 22,403.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,403.63/145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.70

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