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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145, 199.78 and 115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145, 199.78 and 115.56 is: 159.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145 : 199.78 = 115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145/199.78 = 115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145x = 199.78 × 115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145x = 23,086.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,086.58/145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.22

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