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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.16, 217.89 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.16, 217.89 and 106.68 is: 160.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.16 : 217.89 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.16/217.89 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.16x = 217.89 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.16x = 23,245.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,245.32/145.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.14

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