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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.16, 200.40 and 106.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.16, 200.40 and 106.48 is: 147.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.16 : 200.40 = 106.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.16/200.40 = 106.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.16x = 200.40 × 106.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.16x = 21,338.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,338.59/145.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.00

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