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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.65, 218.19 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.65, 218.19 and 113.13 is: 169.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.65 : 218.19 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.65/218.19 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.65x = 218.19 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.65x = 24,683.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,683.83/145.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.47

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