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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.90, 219.21 and 135.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.90, 219.21 and 135.65 is: 203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.90 : 219.21 = 135.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.90/219.21 = 135.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.90x = 219.21 × 135.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.90x = 29,735.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,735.26/145.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.80

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