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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.89, 201.42 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.89, 201.42 and 130.50 is: 180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.89 : 201.42 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.89/201.42 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.89x = 201.42 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.89x = 26,285.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,285.31/145.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.17

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