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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.61, 200.86 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.61, 200.86 and 114.48 is: 157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.61 : 200.86 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.61/200.86 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.61x = 200.86 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.61x = 22,994.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,994.17/145.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.91

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