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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.12, 199.94 and 108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.12, 199.94 and 108.22 is: 149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.12 : 199.94 = 108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.12/199.94 = 108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.12x = 199.94 × 108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.12x = 21,636.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,636.47/145.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.10

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