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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.39, 200.49 and 130.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.39, 200.49 and 130.87 is: 180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.39 : 200.49 = 130.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.39/200.49 = 130.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.39x = 200.49 × 130.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.39x = 26,238.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,238.13/145.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.47

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