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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.58, 200.98 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.58, 200.98 and 136.38 is: 188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.58 : 200.98 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.58/200.98 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.58x = 200.98 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.58x = 27,409.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,409.65/145.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.28

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