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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.80, 221.74 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.80, 221.74 and 145.80 is: 221.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.80 : 221.74 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.80/221.74 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.80x = 221.74 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.80x = 32,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,329.33/145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.74

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