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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.89, 218.72 and 73.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.89, 218.72 and 73.59 is: 110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.89 : 218.72 = 73.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.89/218.72 = 73.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.89x = 218.72 × 73.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.89x = 16,095.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,095.24/145.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.32

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