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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.13, 200.37 and 113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.13, 200.37 and 113.99 is: 157.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.13 : 200.37 = 113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.13/200.37 = 113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.13x = 200.37 × 113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.13x = 22,840.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,840.18/145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.38

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