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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.09, 200.40 and 112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.09, 200.40 and 112.51 is: 155.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.09 : 200.40 = 112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.09/200.40 = 112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.09x = 200.40 × 112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.09x = 22,547.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,547.00/145.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.40

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