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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.23, 200.46 and 112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.23, 200.46 and 112.51 is: 155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.23 : 200.46 = 112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.23/200.46 = 112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.23x = 200.46 × 112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.23x = 22,553.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,553.75/145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.30

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