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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.13, 200.30 and 112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.13, 200.30 and 112.37 is: 155.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.13 : 200.30 = 112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.13/200.30 = 112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.13x = 200.30 × 112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.13x = 22,506.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,506.15/145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.08

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