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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.76, 201.20 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.76, 201.20 and 134.88 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.76 : 201.20 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.76/201.20 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.76x = 201.20 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.76x = 27,137.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,137.86/145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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