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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.98, 218.52 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.98, 218.52 and 91.80 is: 137.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.98 : 218.52 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.98/218.52 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.98x = 218.52 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.98x = 20,060.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,060.14/145.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.42

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