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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.13, 200.21 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.13, 200.21 and 112.05 is: 154.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.13 : 200.21 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.13/200.21 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.13x = 200.21 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.13x = 22,432.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,432.97/145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.58

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