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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.67, 210.97 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.67, 210.97 and 145.18 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.67 : 210.97 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.67/210.97 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.67x = 210.97 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.67x = 30,628.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,628.62/152.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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