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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.46, 200.58 and 134.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.46, 200.58 and 134.97 is: 186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.46 : 200.58 = 134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.46/200.58 = 134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.46x = 200.58 × 134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.46x = 27,071.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,071.62/145.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.12

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