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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.22, 217.92 and 106.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.22, 217.92 and 106.61 is: 159.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.22 : 217.92 = 106.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.22/217.92 = 106.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.22x = 217.92 × 106.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.22x = 23,231.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,231.63/145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.98

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