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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.44, 200.34 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.44, 200.34 and 130.68 is: 180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.44 : 200.34 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.44/200.34 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.44x = 200.34 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.44x = 26,180.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,180.43/145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.01

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