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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.07, 200.50 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.07, 200.50 and 135.95 is: 187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.07 : 200.50 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.07/200.50 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.07x = 200.50 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.07x = 27,257.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,257.98/145.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.90

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