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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.35, 200.72 and 110.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.35, 200.72 and 110.31 is: 152.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.35 : 200.72 = 110.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.35/200.72 = 110.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.35x = 200.72 × 110.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.35x = 22,141.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,141.42/145.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.33

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