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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.14, 200.46 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.14, 200.46 and 136.10 is: 187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.14 : 200.46 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.14/200.46 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.14x = 200.46 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.14x = 27,281.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,281.60/145.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.97

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