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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.95, 218.68 and 107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.95, 218.68 and 107.44 is: 160.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.95 : 218.68 = 107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.95/218.68 = 107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.95x = 218.68 × 107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.95x = 23,494.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,494.98/145.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.98

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