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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.90, 219.00 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.90, 219.00 and 81 is: 121.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.90 : 219.00 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.90/219.00 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.90x = 219.00 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.90x = 17,739.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,739.30/145.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.58

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