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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.97, 218.96 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.97, 218.96 and 100.20 is: 150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.97 : 218.96 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.97/218.96 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.97x = 218.96 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.97x = 21,939.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,939.29/145.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.31

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