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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.93, 219.02 and 73.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.93, 219.02 and 73.81 is: 110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.93 : 219.02 = 73.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.93/219.02 = 73.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.93x = 219.02 × 73.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.93x = 16,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,165.50/145.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.78

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