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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.26, 200.52 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.26, 200.52 and 114.12 is: 157.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.26 : 200.52 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.26/200.52 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.26x = 200.52 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.26x = 22,883.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,883.34/145.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.53

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