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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.18, 216.75 and 110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.18, 216.75 and 110.76 is: 165.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.18 : 216.75 = 110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.18/216.75 = 110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.18x = 216.75 × 110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.18x = 24,007.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,007.23/145.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.36

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