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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.88, 218.81 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.88, 218.81 and 81.75 is: 122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.88 : 218.81 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.88/218.81 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.88x = 218.81 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.88x = 17,887.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,887.92/145.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.63

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