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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.29, 200.53 and 136.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.29, 200.53 and 136.51 is: 188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.29 : 200.53 = 136.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.29/200.53 = 136.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.29x = 200.53 × 136.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.29x = 27,374.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,374.35/145.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.41

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