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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.22, 200.13 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.22, 200.13 and 131.54 is: 181.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.22 : 200.13 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.22/200.13 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.22x = 200.13 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.22x = 26,325.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,325.10/145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.28

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