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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.59, 218.21 and 105.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.59, 218.21 and 105.15 is: 157.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.59 : 218.21 = 105.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.59/218.21 = 105.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.59x = 218.21 × 105.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.59x = 22,944.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,944.26/145.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.59

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