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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.70, 219.35 and 132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.70, 219.35 and 132.95 is: 200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.70 : 219.35 = 132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.70/219.35 = 132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.70x = 219.35 × 132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.70x = 29,160.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,160.82/145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.15

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