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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.22, 200.27 and 134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.22, 200.27 and 134.62 is: 185.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.22 : 200.27 = 134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.22/200.27 = 134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.22x = 200.27 × 134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.22x = 26,958.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,958.67/145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.64

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