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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.22, 200.13 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.22, 200.13 and 141.62 is: 195.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.22 : 200.13 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.22/200.13 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.22x = 200.13 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.22x = 28,342.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,342.41/145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.17

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