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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.06, 200.23 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.06, 200.23 and 98.58 is: 136.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.06 : 200.23 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.06/200.23 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.06x = 200.23 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.06x = 19,739.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,739.18/145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.08

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