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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.56, 200.28 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.56, 200.28 and 131.76 is: 181.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.56 : 200.28 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.56/200.28 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.56x = 200.28 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.56x = 26,388.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,388.89/145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.29

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