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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.30, 200.58 and 115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.30, 200.58 and 115.90 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.30 : 200.58 = 115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.30/200.58 = 115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.30x = 200.58 × 115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.30x = 23,247.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,247.22/145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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