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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.62, 200.58 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.62, 200.58 and 128.13 is: 176.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.62 : 200.58 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.62/200.58 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.62x = 200.58 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.62x = 25,700.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,700.32/145.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.49

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