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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.98, 219.06 and 91.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.98, 219.06 and 91.89 is: 137.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.98 : 219.06 = 91.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.98/219.06 = 91.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.98x = 219.06 × 91.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.98x = 20,129.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,129.42/145.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.89

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