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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.87, 218.81 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.87, 218.81 and 98.08 is: 147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.87 : 218.81 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.87/218.81 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.87x = 218.81 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.87x = 21,459.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,459.85/145.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.12

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