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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.78, 218.59 and 91.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.78, 218.59 and 91.63 is: 137.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.78 : 218.59 = 91.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.78/218.59 = 91.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.78x = 218.59 × 91.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.78x = 20,029.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,029.40/145.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.39

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