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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.34, 203.20 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.34, 203.20 and 145.32 is: 200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.34 : 203.20 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.34/203.20 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.34x = 203.20 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.34x = 29,529.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,529.02/147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.41

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