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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.23, 200.34 and 95.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.23, 200.34 and 95.41 is: 131.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.23 : 200.34 = 95.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.23/200.34 = 95.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.23x = 200.34 × 95.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.23x = 19,114.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,114.44/145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.61

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