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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.52, 200.80 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.52, 200.80 and 116.40 is: 160.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.52 : 200.80 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.52/200.80 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.52x = 200.80 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.52x = 23,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,373.12/145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.62

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