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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.13, 199.98 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.13, 199.98 and 136.35 is: 187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.13 : 199.98 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.13/199.98 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.13x = 199.98 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.13x = 27,267.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,267.27/145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.89

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