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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.02, 200.21 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.02, 200.21 and 98.44 is: 135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.02 : 200.21 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.02/200.21 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.02x = 200.21 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.02x = 19,708.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,708.67/145.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.90

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