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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.79, 200.94 and 112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.79, 200.94 and 112.98 is: 155.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.79 : 200.94 = 112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.79/200.94 = 112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.79x = 200.94 × 112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.79x = 22,702.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,702.20/145.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.72

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