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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.75, 200.96 and 119.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.75, 200.96 and 119.49 is: 164.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.75 : 200.96 = 119.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.75/200.96 = 119.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.75x = 200.96 × 119.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.75x = 24,012.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,012.11/145.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.75

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