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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.73, 200.81 and 116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.73, 200.81 and 116.27 is: 160.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.73 : 200.81 = 116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.73/200.81 = 116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.73x = 200.81 × 116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.73x = 23,348.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,348.22/145.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.21

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