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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.95, 217.68 and 140.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.95, 217.68 and 140.79 is: 209.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.95 : 217.68 = 140.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.95/217.68 = 140.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.95x = 217.68 × 140.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.95x = 30,647.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,647.17/145.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.98

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