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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.26, 200.34 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.26, 200.34 and 117.72 is: 162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.26 : 200.34 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.26/200.34 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.26x = 200.34 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.26x = 23,584.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,584.02/145.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.36

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