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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.21, 200.73 and 130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.21, 200.73 and 130.63 is: 180.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.21 : 200.73 = 130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.21/200.73 = 130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.21x = 200.73 × 130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.21x = 26,221.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,221.36/145.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.58

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