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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.78, 200.64 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.78, 200.64 and 141.76 is: 195.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.78 : 200.64 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.78/200.64 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.78x = 200.64 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.78x = 28,442.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,442.73/145.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.11

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