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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.83, 218.39 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.83, 218.39 and 91.83 is: 137.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.83 : 218.39 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.83/218.39 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.83x = 218.39 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.83x = 20,054.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,054.29/145.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.52

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