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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.65, 200.99 and 80.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.65, 200.99 and 80.15 is: 110.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.65 : 200.99 = 80.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.65/200.99 = 80.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.65x = 200.99 × 80.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.65x = 16,109.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,109.35/145.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.60

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