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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.34, 200.93 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.34, 200.93 and 118.01 is: 163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.34 : 200.93 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.34/200.93 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.34x = 200.93 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.34x = 23,711.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,711.20/145.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.14

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