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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.35, 200.43 and 112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.35, 200.43 and 112.53 is: 155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.35 : 200.43 = 112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.35/200.43 = 112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.35x = 200.43 × 112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.35x = 22,554.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,554.39/145.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.17

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