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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.08, 200.28 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.08, 200.28 and 135.87 is: 187.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.08 : 200.28 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.08/200.28 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.08x = 200.28 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.08x = 27,212.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,212.04/145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.57

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