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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.02, 200.37 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.02, 200.37 and 132.06 is: 182.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.02 : 200.37 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.02/200.37 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.02x = 200.37 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.02x = 26,460.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,460.86/145.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.46

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