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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.96, 218.50 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.96, 218.50 and 91.68 is: 137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.96 : 218.50 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.96/218.50 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.96x = 218.50 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.96x = 20,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,032.08/145.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.24

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