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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.52, 204.53 and 145.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.52, 204.53 and 145.33 is: 200.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.52 : 204.53 = 145.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.52/204.53 = 145.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.52x = 204.53 × 145.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.52x = 29,724.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,724.34/148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.14

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