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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.30, 200.79 and 140.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.30, 200.79 and 140.56 is: 194.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.30 : 200.79 = 140.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.30/200.79 = 140.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.30x = 200.79 × 140.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.30x = 28,223.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,223.04/145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.24

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