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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.24, 199.28 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.24, 199.28 and 131.32 is: 180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.24 : 199.28 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.24/199.28 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.24x = 199.28 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.24x = 26,169.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,169.45/145.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.18

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