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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.11, 200.16 and 115.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.11, 200.16 and 115.95 is: 159.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.11 : 200.16 = 115.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.11/200.16 = 115.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.11x = 200.16 × 115.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.11x = 23,208.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,208.55/145.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.94

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