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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.21, 200.31 and 110.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.21, 200.31 and 110.38 is: 152.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.21 : 200.31 = 110.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.21/200.31 = 110.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.21x = 200.31 × 110.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.21x = 22,110.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,110.22/145.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.26

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