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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.56, 200.70 and 116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.56, 200.70 and 116.04 is: 160.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.56 : 200.70 = 116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.56/200.70 = 116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.56x = 200.70 × 116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.56x = 23,289.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,289.23/145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.00

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