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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.23, 200.57 and 127.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.23, 200.57 and 127.01 is: 175.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.23 : 200.57 = 127.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.23/200.57 = 127.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.23x = 200.57 × 127.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.23x = 25,472.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,472.76/145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.40

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