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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.40, 199.81 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.40, 199.81 and 131 is: 180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.40 : 199.81 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.40/199.81 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.40x = 199.81 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.40x = 26,175.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,175.11/145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.02

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