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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.67, 200.95 and 96.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.67, 200.95 and 96.53 is: 133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.67 : 200.95 = 96.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.67/200.95 = 96.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.67x = 200.95 × 96.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.67x = 19,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,397.70/145.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.16

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