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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.12, 245.54 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.12, 245.54 and 145.32 is: 200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.12 : 245.54 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.12/245.54 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.12x = 245.54 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.12x = 35,681.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,681.87/178.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.32

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