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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.89, 200.97 and 138.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.89, 200.97 and 138.19 is: 190.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.89 : 200.97 = 138.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.89/200.97 = 138.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.89x = 200.97 × 138.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.89x = 27,772.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,772.04/145.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.36

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