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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.02, 200.26 and 105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.02, 200.26 and 105.90 is: 146.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.02 : 200.26 = 105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.02/200.26 = 105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.02x = 200.26 × 105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.02x = 21,207.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,207.53/145.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.24

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