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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.31, 199.98 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.31, 199.98 and 130.14 is: 179.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.31 : 199.98 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.31/199.98 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.31x = 199.98 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.31x = 26,025.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,025.40/145.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.11

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