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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.08, 200.25 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.08, 200.25 and 101.52 is: 140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.08 : 200.25 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.08/200.25 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.08x = 200.25 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.08x = 20,329.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,329.38/145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.13

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