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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.23, 200.31 and 96.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.23, 200.31 and 96.03 is: 132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.23 : 200.31 = 96.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.23/200.31 = 96.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.23x = 200.31 × 96.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.23x = 19,235.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,235.66/145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.45

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