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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.56, 200.80 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.56, 200.80 and 135.14 is: 186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.56 : 200.80 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.56/200.80 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.56x = 200.80 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.56x = 27,135.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,135.02/145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.42

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