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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.15, 261.23 and 145.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.15, 261.23 and 145.05 is: 200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.15 : 261.23 = 145.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.15/261.23 = 145.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.15x = 261.23 × 145.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.15x = 37,890.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,890.69/189.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.32

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