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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.05, 200.11 and 98.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.05, 200.11 and 98.47 is: 135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.05 : 200.11 = 98.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.05/200.11 = 98.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.05x = 200.11 × 98.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.05x = 19,704.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,704.83/145.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.85

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