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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.56, 201.84 and 141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.56, 201.84 and 141.06 is: 195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.56 : 201.84 = 141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.56/201.84 = 141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.56x = 201.84 × 141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.56x = 28,471.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,471.55/145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.60

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