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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.67, 200.86 and 142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.67, 200.86 and 142.31 is: 196.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.67 : 200.86 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.67/200.86 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.67x = 200.86 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.67x = 28,584.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,584.39/145.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.23

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