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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.56, 200.55 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.56, 200.55 and 140.16 is: 193.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.56 : 200.55 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.56/200.55 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.56x = 200.55 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.56x = 28,109.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,109.09/145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.11

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