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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.46, 200.82 and 145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.46, 200.82 and 145.75 is: 198.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.46 : 200.82 = 145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.46/200.82 = 145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.46x = 200.82 × 145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.46x = 29,269.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,269.52/147.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.49

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