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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.96, 218.94 and 105.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.96, 218.94 and 105.46 is: 158.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.96 : 218.94 = 105.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.96/218.94 = 105.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.96x = 218.94 × 105.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.96x = 23,088.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,088.47/145.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.19

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