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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.34, 200.76 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.34, 200.76 and 130.76 is: 180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.34 : 200.76 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.34/200.76 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.34x = 200.76 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.34x = 26,251.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,251.38/145.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.62

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