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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.43, 200.74 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.43, 200.74 and 115.98 is: 160.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.43 : 200.74 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.43/200.74 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.43x = 200.74 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.43x = 23,280.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,280.78/145.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.08

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