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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.53, 200.70 and 95.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.53, 200.70 and 95.73 is: 132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.53 : 200.70 = 95.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.53/200.70 = 95.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.53x = 200.70 × 95.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.53x = 19,213.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,213.01/145.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.02

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