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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.25, 208.58 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.25, 208.58 and 145.32 is: 200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.25 : 208.58 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.25/208.58 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.25x = 208.58 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.25x = 30,310.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,310.12/151.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.40

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