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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.52, 217.36 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.52, 217.36 and 113.12 is: 168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.52 : 217.36 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.52/217.36 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.52x = 217.36 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.52x = 24,587.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,587.76/145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.96

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