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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.76, 218.45 and 80.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.76, 218.45 and 80.80 is: 121.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.76 : 218.45 = 80.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.76/218.45 = 80.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.76x = 218.45 × 80.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.76x = 17,650.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,650.05/145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.09

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