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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.46, 217.94 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.46, 217.94 and 106.96 is: 160.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.46 : 217.94 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.46/217.94 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.46x = 217.94 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.46x = 23,310.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,310.86/145.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.26

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