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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.70, 218.22 and 113.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.70, 218.22 and 113.15 is: 169.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.70 : 218.22 = 113.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.70/218.22 = 113.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.70x = 218.22 × 113.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.70x = 24,690.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,690.50/145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.47

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