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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.23, 200.67 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.23, 200.67 and 116.34 is: 160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.23 : 200.67 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.23/200.67 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.23x = 200.67 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.23x = 23,345.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,345.95/145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.75

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