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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.76, 200.64 and 127.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.76, 200.64 and 127.31 is: 175.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.76 : 200.64 = 127.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.76/200.64 = 127.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.76x = 200.64 × 127.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.76x = 25,543.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,543.48/145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.24

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