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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.14, 217.32 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.14, 217.32 and 110.82 is: 165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.14 : 217.32 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.14/217.32 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.14x = 217.32 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.14x = 24,083.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,083.40/145.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.93

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