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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.36, 200.66 and 137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.36, 200.66 and 137.84 is: 190.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.36 : 200.66 = 137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.36/200.66 = 137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.36x = 200.66 × 137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.36x = 27,658.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,658.97/145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.28

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