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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.55, 202.49 and 145.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.55, 202.49 and 145.11 is: 200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.55 : 202.49 = 145.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.55/202.49 = 145.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.55x = 202.49 × 145.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.55x = 29,383.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,383.32/146.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.50

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