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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.97, 219.06 and 81.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.97, 219.06 and 81.03 is: 121.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.97 : 219.06 = 81.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.97/219.06 = 81.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.97x = 219.06 × 81.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.97x = 17,750.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,750.43/145.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.61

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