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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.92, 219.05 and 105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.92, 219.05 and 105.49 is: 158.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.92 : 219.05 = 105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.92/219.05 = 105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.92x = 219.05 × 105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.92x = 23,107.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,107.58/145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.36

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