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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.20, 200.09 and 135.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.20, 200.09 and 135.93 is: 187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.20 : 200.09 = 135.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.20/200.09 = 135.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.20x = 200.09 × 135.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.20x = 27,198.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,198.23/145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.32

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