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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.49, 200.88 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.49, 200.88 and 112.68 is: 155.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.49 : 200.88 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.49/200.88 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.49x = 200.88 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.49x = 22,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,635.16/145.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.58

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