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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.80, 200.93 and 114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.80, 200.93 and 114.82 is: 158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.80 : 200.93 = 114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.80/200.93 = 114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.80x = 200.93 × 114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.80x = 23,070.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,070.35/145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.23

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