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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.91, 218.78 and 72.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.91, 218.78 and 72.79 is: 109.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.91 : 218.78 = 72.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.91/218.78 = 72.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.91x = 218.78 × 72.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.91x = 15,925.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,925.00/145.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.14

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