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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.23, 200.22 and 118.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.23, 200.22 and 118.90 is: 163.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.23 : 200.22 = 118.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.23/200.22 = 118.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.23x = 200.22 × 118.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.23x = 23,806.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,806.16/145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.92

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