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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.55, 200.29 and 131.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.55, 200.29 and 131.75 is: 181.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.55 : 200.29 = 131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.55/200.29 = 131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.55x = 200.29 × 131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.55x = 26,388.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,388.21/145.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.30

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