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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.74, 218.65 and 105.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.74, 218.65 and 105.47 is: 158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.74 : 218.65 = 105.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.74/218.65 = 105.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.74x = 218.65 × 105.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.74x = 23,061.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,061.02/145.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.23

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