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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.83, 218.37 and 113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.83, 218.37 and 113.22 is: 169.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.83 : 218.37 = 113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.83/218.37 = 113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.83x = 218.37 × 113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.83x = 24,723.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,723.85/145.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.54

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