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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.98, 200.35 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.98, 200.35 and 135.02 is: 185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.98 : 200.35 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.98/200.35 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.98x = 200.35 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.98x = 27,051.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,051.26/145.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.31

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