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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.42, 200.74 and 110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.42, 200.74 and 110.45 is: 152.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.42 : 200.74 = 110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.42/200.74 = 110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.42x = 200.74 × 110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.42x = 22,171.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,171.73/145.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.47

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