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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.28, 216.72 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.28, 216.72 and 134.48 is: 200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.28 : 216.72 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.28/216.72 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.28x = 216.72 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.28x = 29,144.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,144.51/145.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.61

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