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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.14, 200.25 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.14, 200.25 and 131.28 is: 181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.14 : 200.25 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.14/200.25 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.14x = 200.25 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.14x = 26,288.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,288.82/145.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.13

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