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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.41, 200.57 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.41, 200.57 and 140.66 is: 194.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.41 : 200.57 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.41/200.57 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.41x = 200.57 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.41x = 28,212.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,212.18/145.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.02

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