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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.12, 200.40 and 101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.12, 200.40 and 101.56 is: 140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.12 : 200.40 = 101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.12/200.40 = 101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.12x = 200.40 × 101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.12x = 20,352.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,352.62/145.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.25

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