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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.94, 218.72 and 54.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.94, 218.72 and 54.53 is: 81.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.94 : 218.72 = 54.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.94/218.72 = 54.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.94x = 218.72 × 54.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.94x = 11,925.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,925.44/145.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.72

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