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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.32, 205.63 and 145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.32, 205.63 and 145.35 is: 201.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.32 : 205.63 = 145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.32/205.63 = 145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.32x = 205.63 × 145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.32x = 29,887.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,887.96/148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.51

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