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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.20, 200.65 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.20, 200.65 and 110.20 is: 152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.20 : 200.65 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.20/200.65 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.20x = 200.65 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.20x = 22,110.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,110.35/145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.28

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