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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.33, 200.42 and 129.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.33, 200.42 and 129.95 is: 179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.33 : 200.42 = 129.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.33/200.42 = 129.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.33x = 200.42 × 129.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.33x = 26,044.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,044.72/145.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.21

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