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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.32, 200.44 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.32, 200.44 and 108.40 is: 149.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.32 : 200.44 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.32/200.44 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.32x = 200.44 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.32x = 21,727.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,727.70/145.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.52

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