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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.08, 200.32 and 114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.08, 200.32 and 114.15 is: 157.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.08 : 200.32 = 114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.08/200.32 = 114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.08x = 200.32 × 114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.08x = 22,865.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,865.53/145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.61

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