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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.92, 218.87 and 91.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.92, 218.87 and 91.65 is: 137.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.92 : 218.87 = 91.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.92/218.87 = 91.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.92x = 218.87 × 91.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.92x = 20,058.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,058.98/145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.47

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