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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.38, 200.44 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.38, 200.44 and 130.80 is: 180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.38 : 200.44 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.38/200.44 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.38x = 200.44 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.38x = 26,217.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,217.55/145.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.34

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