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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.99, 218.97 and 110.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.99, 218.97 and 110.14 is: 165.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.99 : 218.97 = 110.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.99/218.97 = 110.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.99x = 218.97 × 110.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.99x = 24,117.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,117.36/145.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.20

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