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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.37, 217.86 and 111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.37, 217.86 and 111 is: 166.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.37 : 217.86 = 111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.37/217.86 = 111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.37x = 217.86 × 111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.37x = 24,182.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,182.46/145.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.36

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