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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.78, 200.82 and 112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.78, 200.82 and 112.84 is: 155.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.78 : 200.82 = 112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.78/200.82 = 112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.78x = 200.82 × 112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.78x = 22,660.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,660.53/145.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.44

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