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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.43, 215.86 and 145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.43, 215.86 and 145.26 is: 200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.43 : 215.86 = 145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.43/215.86 = 145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.43x = 215.86 × 145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.43x = 31,355.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,355.82/156.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.45

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