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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.22, 200.51 and 129.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.22, 200.51 and 129.69 is: 179.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.22 : 200.51 = 129.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.22/200.51 = 129.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.22x = 200.51 × 129.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.22x = 26,003.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,003.49/145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.07

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