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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.58, 200.76 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.58, 200.76 and 135.09 is: 186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.58 : 200.76 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.58/200.76 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.58x = 200.76 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.58x = 27,120.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,120.67/145.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.29

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