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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.17, 200.52 and 127.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.17, 200.52 and 127.73 is: 176.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.17 : 200.52 = 127.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.17/200.52 = 127.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.17x = 200.52 × 127.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.17x = 25,612.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,612.92/145.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.43

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