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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.72, 200.96 and 132.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.72, 200.96 and 132.04 is: 182.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.72 : 200.96 = 132.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.72/200.96 = 132.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.72x = 200.96 × 132.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.72x = 26,534.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,534.76/145.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.09

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